Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,341,391); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 55.2% 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.