Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Honor Magic V5 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (80/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.