Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,738,135); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 117); the Honor Magic V2 is thinner (4.7mm vs 9.4mm).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Performance 75
Display 80
Camera 55
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1738135
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 225g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).

Honor Magic V2: The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V2 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1738135 3030376
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 10200
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 117 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 231 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100
1738135 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 +42.6%
3030376 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic V2 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.