Honor Magic Vs2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Performance 71
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).

Honor Magic Vs2: The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic Vs2 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3654776
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm
Weight 229 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic Vs2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +61.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (97/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (90/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.