Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5450); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.