Honor Magic V2 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
2categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
10categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic V2 vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 206 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh