Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
3categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic V2 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $999.
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 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
| Build | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $999 |
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)
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh