Honor Magic V Flip 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic V Flip 2 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V Flip 2
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic V Flip 2 better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V Flip 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V Flip 2 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1232x2868 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.1×75.6×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- 6.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1232x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V Flip 2
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V Flip 2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic V Flip 2 by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V Flip 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V Flip 2 (90/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V Flip 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V Flip 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V Flip 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V Flip 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V Flip 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V Flip 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic V Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.