Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro vs Honor 100 Pro: A Detailed Performance and Feature Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing raw performance and faster charging, the Honor 100 Pro is the better choice. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset offers a noticeable performance advantage, and the 100W charging significantly reduces downtime. However, the Civi 5 Pro’s design and potentially more efficient chipset are worth considering.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | Honor 100 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, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2025, May 22 | 2023, November 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, May 22 | Available. Released 2023, November 23 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | 157.1 x 73.2 x 7.5 or 7.7 g | 163.7 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm or 8.5 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 181 g or 184 g (6.38 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 1236 x 2750 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1224 x 2700 pixels (~437 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.5 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 2560Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3200 nits (peak) | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 740 |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica lenses | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 25mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 32 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/2.0 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-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, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasound proximity |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ | 100W wired, 50% in 10 min 66W wireless, 100% in 42 min 5W reverse wired Reverse wireless |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Gray, Rose Gold, Violet, White, Brown | Black, Silver, Blue, Violet |
| Models | - | MAA-AN10 |
| Price | About 370 EUR | About 440 EUR |
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Potentially more efficient chipset (Snapdragon 8s Gen 4)
- Sleek and stylish design (assumed based on Xiaomi's design language)
- Competitive price point (likely)
- Less powerful chipset compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Slower charging speeds (67W wired)
- No wireless charging
Honor 100 Pro
- Significantly faster charging (100W wired, 66W wireless)
- More powerful chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)
- Reverse wireless charging capability
- Potentially less battery efficiency (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)
- May run hotter under sustained load
- Potentially higher price
Display Comparison
While both devices likely feature high-quality OLED panels (data not provided), the core difference lies in the processing power. The Honor 100 Pro, benefiting from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, can drive higher refresh rates and more complex visual effects without performance bottlenecks. The Civi 5 Pro’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is still capable, but may exhibit slightly more frame drops in graphically intensive scenarios. Without specific display specs like peak brightness or resolution, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the chipset advantage leans towards the Honor 100 Pro.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed camera specifications, a direct comparison is challenging. However, the chipset plays a crucial role in image processing. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s ISP in the Honor 100 Pro will likely deliver faster image processing speeds and potentially better low-light performance. The Civi 5 Pro’s ISP, while capable, will be limited by the overall processing power of the 8s Gen 4. The absence of information regarding sensor sizes and lens apertures makes a definitive camera assessment impossible, but the Honor 100 Pro has a processing advantage.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Honor 100 Pro (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3) represents a significant leap in CPU and GPU performance over the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4) found in the Civi 5 Pro. The older architecture (Cortex-A715/A710) is still highly competitive, and the 4nm process node ensures efficiency. The Civi 5 Pro’s Cortex-X4 core *should* offer incremental improvements in single-core performance, but the Honor 100 Pro’s more powerful GPU will be more noticeable in gaming. The Honor 100 Pro will likely maintain higher sustained performance under load due to the more mature thermal design associated with the 8 Gen 2.
Battery Life
The Honor 100 Pro’s 100W wired charging is a game-changer, promising a 50% charge in just 10 minutes. This is significantly faster than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro’s 67W charging. Furthermore, the Honor 100 Pro adds 66W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, offering unparalleled convenience. While battery capacity isn’t specified, the faster charging speeds of the Honor 100 Pro mitigate any potential disadvantage from a smaller battery size. The Civi 5 Pro’s charging, while respectable, simply can’t compete with the Honor 100 Pro’s speed and versatility.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro if you prioritize a sleek design and potentially longer battery life due to the newer, more efficient Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It’s ideal for users who value aesthetics and moderate gaming. Buy the Honor 100 Pro if you demand maximum performance for demanding tasks like gaming and video editing, and if rapid charging is a critical feature. This phone is geared towards power users.