Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic V5
Vivo X300 Pro
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 217g vs 226g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 68/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9553 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $899 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Magic V5 by 18.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1100. Vivo X300 Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.