Honor Magic5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 69/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $950
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 22 points higher (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 by 58.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Honor Magic5 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 22 points (91/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.