Honor Magic 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (80/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic 2 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (93/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (80/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.