Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1350 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5820); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,663,720); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better camera (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1350
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 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 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Honor Magic V5 by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (80/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.