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 69/100 (a 15-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 (3,150,555 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $650
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Magic5 by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Honor Magic5 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, 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 (91/100 vs 76/100).
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.