Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1249 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,738,135); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 117); the Honor Magic V2 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic V2
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 231g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1249
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 11/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (41/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1249 | $999 |
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V2 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (82/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (26/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (41/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.