Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 81/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10200 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.