Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,663,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 150); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 226g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1350
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" 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 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.