Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $900 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $1639
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $739. Honor Magic5 Pro was $739 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.