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; launch prices were $1350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). 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 (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | Android 16 | |
| 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 | 222 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
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 (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
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 (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power 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, budget-conscious buyers.