Honor Magic Vs2 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,420,808); the Honor Magic Vs2 is noticeably lighter (229g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 229g vs 299g
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5775 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic Vs2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (67/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (74/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Honor Magic Vs2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.