Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Honor Magic5 Pro: The Flagship Battle
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Honor Magic5 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with slightly better battery life and a more refined user experience. However, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s superior camera versatility and faster charging make it a compelling alternative, especially for photography enthusiasts. It's a close call!
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Honor Magic5 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, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, April 18 | 2023, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, April 21 | Available. Released 2023, March 31 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 74.6 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.36 in) | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | - |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) | 1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 113.7 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1300 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 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, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.9 or f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D, (depth) | - |
| 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), 1/2.76", AF TOF 3D (depth) |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit audio stereo recording | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min 10W reverse wireless | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 5100 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5450 mAh (China only) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Olive Green, White, Orange, Yellow, Blue | Black, Meadow Green, Blue, Purple, Orange |
| Models | 2304FPN6DC, 2304FPN6DG | PGT-AN10, PGT-N19 |
| Price | € 797.98 / $ 389.69 | £ 799.99 / € 407.79 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 109h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | GeekBench: 4378 (v5.1), 5096 (v6) |
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Exceptional camera versatility (variable aperture, periscope zoom)
- Faster 90W wired charging
- Bright and vibrant display
- Premium build quality
- Battery life slightly behind the Magic5 Pro
- Larger and heavier design
- Software can be a bit cluttered
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Excellent battery life
- Smooth and refined user experience
- Bright display with high contrast
- Slightly more compact design
- Camera lacks the versatility of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Slower charging speeds
- Reverse wired charging is limited to 5W
Display Comparison
Both phones feature stunning AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates and peak brightness exceeding 1200 nits. The Honor Magic5 Pro boasts a slightly higher peak brightness (1227 nits vs 1207 nits) and an 'infinite' contrast ratio, suggesting deeper blacks. However, the difference is likely minimal in real-world usage. Both offer excellent color accuracy and viewing angles.
Camera Comparison
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s camera system is its standout feature. It boasts a variable aperture main sensor, allowing for greater control over depth of field and low-light performance. The periscope telephoto lens offers impressive zoom capabilities. The Honor Magic5 Pro’s camera is excellent, but lacks the same level of versatility. While it excels in daylight photography, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra generally produces more detailed and dynamic images, especially in challenging lighting conditions.
Performance
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both devices deliver blazing-fast performance. Expect seamless multitasking, smooth gaming, and effortless app loading. There's virtually no difference in raw processing power between the two, as they share the same chipset and CPU configuration. Software optimization might play a role in perceived smoothness, but both are top-tier.
Battery Life
The Honor Magic5 Pro takes a clear lead in battery life. It achieves an active use score of 12:06h and an endurance rating of 115h, significantly surpassing the Xiaomi 13 Ultra's 10:09h active use and 108h endurance. While both offer wireless charging, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s 90W wired charging is considerably faster than the Honor Magic5 Pro’s 66W.
Buying Guide
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is ideal for photography lovers who want maximum camera flexibility and fast charging. The Honor Magic5 Pro is a great choice for users prioritizing long battery life, a smooth user experience, and a slightly more compact design.