Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $599 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,825,771); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Honor Magic7 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- 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 Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2200. Honor Magic7 was $2200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.