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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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).
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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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.