Honor Magic Vs2 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 62/100 (a 30-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 1,420,808); the Honor Magic Vs2 is thinner (5.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 235g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 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 (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 Vs2 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 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 | |
| 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 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 Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (58/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs2 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.