Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $900 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $8. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $8 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.