Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5400mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
1categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
10categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic V2 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1699.
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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 418 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 216 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,699 |
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)
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh