Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Xiaomi 13 Pro: A Deep Dive into Performance and Power
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing blazing-fast charging and maximizing screen-on time, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the clear winner. Its 120W wired charging and slightly better battery endurance rating outweigh the Honor Magic5 Ultimate’s wireless charging advantages for most consumers.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 06 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 20 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, eco leather back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm or 8.7 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 217 g (7.65 oz) | 210 g or 229 g (7.41 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Glass/ceramic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 - 128GB UFS 4.0 - 256/512GB | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.12" 1.4µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", AF TOF 3D (depth) | 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit audio stereo recording | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 19 min 50W wireless, 100% in 36 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh | Li-Po 4820 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Orange | Ceramic White, Ceramic Black, Ceramic Flora Green, Mountain Blue |
| Models | PGT-AN20 | 2210132G, 2210132C |
| Price | About 900 EUR | About 750 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 115h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1281666 (v9) GeekBench: 5087 (v5.1), 5323 (v6) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Faster wireless charging (50W vs 50W)
- Reverse wired and wireless charging options
- Potentially more natural image processing (based on brand reputation)
- Slower wired charging (66W vs 120W)
- Missing battery capacity information
- Limited camera details
Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Significantly faster wired charging (120W)
- Excellent battery endurance rating (115h)
- Higher peak display brightness (1253 nits)
- Reverse wireless charging is lower wattage (10W)
- Camera details are lacking
- Potential for more aggressive image processing
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi 13 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 1253 nits, suggesting superior visibility in direct sunlight compared to the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (brightness data unavailable). Both utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, meaning similar graphical capabilities for rendering content on their displays. While both likely employ high refresh rate panels, the Xiaomi’s higher peak brightness is a tangible advantage for outdoor use. Contrast ratios are nominally infinite on both, typical of OLED technology.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Without sensor size, aperture, or OIS information, a direct comparison is impossible. However, the market positioning suggests the Xiaomi 13 Pro likely emphasizes computational photography, while Honor may lean towards a more natural image processing style. The absence of detail regarding secondary cameras (ultrawide, telephoto) makes a comprehensive assessment impossible. We can assume both will deliver high-quality results, but the nuances will differ.
Performance
Both devices are equipped with the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset, featuring an identical CPU configuration: 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. This ensures comparable raw processing power. However, thermal management – not explicitly detailed in the provided data – will be a key differentiator in sustained performance. The 4nm process node contributes to improved thermal efficiency, but Xiaomi’s cooling solution may be more robust. RAM specifications are missing, but both are expected to utilize LPDDR5x for fast memory access.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 13 Pro’s 120W wired charging is a significant advantage, achieving a full charge in just 19 minutes. This is substantially faster than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate’s 66W wired charging. The Xiaomi also supports 50W wireless charging (36 minutes to full), matching the Honor’s wireless speed. The Xiaomi 13 Pro’s endurance rating of 115 hours is identical to the Honor Magic5 Ultimate’s, suggesting similar real-world battery life despite the difference in charging speeds. The Xiaomi also offers 10W reverse wireless charging, while the Honor provides both 5W reverse wired and wireless options.
Buying Guide
Buy the Honor Magic5 Ultimate if you frequently rely on wireless charging and value the convenience of reverse wireless capabilities. It’s ideal for users deeply embedded in the Honor ecosystem. Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if you demand the fastest possible wired charging speeds, prioritize battery life, and appreciate a consistently high display brightness for outdoor visibility.