Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1259 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 82/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 2,663,720); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $709 vs $1259
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 5 points higher (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10162 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $1259 | $709 |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic V5 by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $550. Xiaomi 17 is cheaper by $550.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.