Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 81/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 222g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $950 vs $1350
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 10 points higher (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo X300 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.