Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,341,391); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (73/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (73/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (91/100 vs 79/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.