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; estimated prices are $1259 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 82/100 (a 3-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).
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1259
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). 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 (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10200 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable 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, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | 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 | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $999 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Price difference: $260. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is cheaper by $260.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
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 (65/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 3 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 82/100, 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.