Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1259 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (28/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1259
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (41/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $999 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V5 by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $260. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $260.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 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 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (82/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (41/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.