Honor Magic 2 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 299g
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (67/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor Magic 2 by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (67/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (74/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.