Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic V2 vs Huawei Pocket 2
Comparison between Honor Magic V2 and Huawei Pocket 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic V2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,520 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,749,585
- against 769,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
Huawei Pocket 2, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,200 nits
- against 1,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 420 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Weight
- 202 g
- against 237 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.62 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,749,585 Best value | 769,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,027 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,732 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Gold | Black, Purple, White, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm Best value | 15.3 mm |
| Body Width | 145.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.7 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight | 237 g | 202 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.5 % Best value | 87.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Faux Leather, Aluminium Alloy, Titanium, Metal Best value | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.7 mm Best value | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,520 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 40 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.92″ Best value | 6.94″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,156 px Best value | 1,136 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,344 px | 2,690 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 420 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, LTPO, Variable Refresh Rate, 1920Hz PWM, 3840Hz PWM, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, NanoCrystal Shield, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.43″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 4 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC8 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, CDMA2000, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.85 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, EDR, Hi-Res Audio, IMAX Enhanced | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Magic V2 | Pocket 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VER-AN10, VER-N49 | LEM-AL00 |
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