Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1259 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,663,720).
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1259
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $799 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- 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 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic V5 by 27.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $460. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $460.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (88/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (83/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.