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 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Better camera (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1757044
- 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 76/100)
- 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 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 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
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 76/100).
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 76/100).
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.