Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $900 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,754,213); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 152).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 82
Battery 70
Portability 39
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $999

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3593401
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" 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) 152 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 226 g
Launch price $900 $999
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor Magic5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
75/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.2%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $99. Honor Magic5 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

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

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