Honor Magic Vs2 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 62/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (94/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (94/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 34 points (96/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.