Honor X5 (2023) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 163,723); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 203g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X5 (2023) by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.