Honor Magic Vs2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 62/100 (a 25-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 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 191g vs 229g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 45/100). 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 Vs2 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 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 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 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 Vs2
- 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 Vs2 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (95/100 vs 71/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Honor Magic Vs2 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.