Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1249 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,738,135).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 55
Battery 48
Design 11
Value for money 24
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1738135
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 231g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1249

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).

Honor Magic V2: The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V2 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1738135 3654776
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 117
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm
Weight 231 g 219 g
Price $1249 $799
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
45/100
1738135 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +52.4%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic V2 by 52.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V2
$1249
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $450. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (88/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (90/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (83/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (26/100 vs 11/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.