Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1350 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1350
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- 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 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V5 by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $364. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $364 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V5 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (100/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.