Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,738,135); the Honor Magic V2 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Lighter: 231g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V2 by 65.2% 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.