Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Honor X80i

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 32/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5450); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 23 points (55/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Performance 38
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 54
Design 28
Value for money 55
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5450 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 217g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 23 points higher (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (68/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic5 Ultimate: The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Ultimate Honor X80i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 2341391
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1312x2848 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5450 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 217 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 5450 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (68/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 23 points (55/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.