Honor Magic5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $900 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $900
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 82/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.