Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 217g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7000 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 | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.