Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1350 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,663,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1350 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 222g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 14213 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- 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 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Magic V5 by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $289. Honor Magic V5 was $289 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.