Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo X Fold3
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5450); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo X Fold3
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1757044
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Vivo X Fold3, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo X Fold3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo X Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Vivo X Fold3 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X Fold3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Vivo X Fold3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X Fold3 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X Fold3?
The Vivo X Fold3 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo X Fold3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users.