Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $900 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,757,044); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 152).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $999
- Better portability (39/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Honor Magic5 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.