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 68/100 (a 23-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 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Honor Magic5
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $950
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 23 points higher (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). 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 — 48/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 75/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Honor Magic5 was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 75/100).
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).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 23 points (91/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, 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 75/100).
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.