Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 81/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 224g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1350
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 6 points higher (87/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic V5 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $458. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $458 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.