Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $900 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 82
Battery 70
Portability 39
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?

  • Better camera (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $900

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3569354
Geekbench Single 2004 3310
Geekbench Multi 5311 10070
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1312 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 152
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 192 g
Launch price $900 $825
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
75/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +50.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $75. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $75 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.