Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 55/100 vs 5/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 50 points higher (55/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 50 points (55/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.