Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,341,391); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably lighter (217g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 235g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.