Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,738,135); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 231g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic V2 by 46.5% 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 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.