Honor Magic5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,754,213).
Honor Magic5
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $650
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $650 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Magic5 by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Honor Magic5 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.