Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Honor Magic V2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Honor Magic V2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,650 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 66W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 257 g | 231 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Jul 2023 |
Summary: Honor Magic V2 is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main_Display_Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2700 nits (peak) | — |
| Main_Display_Size | 8.0 inches, 2076 x 2152 pixels (~373 ppi) | — |
| Cover_Display_Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 2700 nits (peak) | — |
| Cover_Display_Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels (~422 ppi) | — |
| Main (Inner) | — | Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (peak), 7.92 inches, 2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Cover (Outer) | — | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2500 nits (peak), 6.43 inches, 2376 x 1060 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 7.2 (upgradable to MagicOS 8) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (details not specified in snippets) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 (details not specified in snippets) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1, 512GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2" sensor, Dual PD, OIS; 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4" sensor, Dual PD; 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2" sensor, 5x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), OIS, PDAF, Laser AF; 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), AF; 20 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), OIS, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (e.g., Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 10 MP, f/2.2 (cover); 10 MP, f/2.2 (inner) | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (inner screen); 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide) (outer screen) |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4650 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po, non-removable, Silicon-Carbon Battery |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0), Qi wireless charging | 66W wired (Honor SuperCharge), Reverse wired charging |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions_Unfolded | 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm | — |
| Dimensions_Folded | 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 257 g | 231g (Glass) or 237g (Vegan Leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, cover display), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IPX8 water resistant | Glass front (folded), Glass or Vegan leather back, Magnesium alloy frame, Titanium hinge |
| Durability | IPX8 water resistant | — |
| Dimensions Folded | — | 156.7 x 74 x 10.1 mm |
| Dimensions Unfolded | — | 156.7 x 145.4 x 4.7 mm (or 4.8 mm) |
| Water Resistance | — | No official IP rating |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Honor Magic V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | July 12, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 4 | Available. Released July 27, 2023 (China), September 1, 2023 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Honor Magic V2?
Honor Magic V2 — 4,650 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus 5,000 mAh for the Honor Magic V2.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Honor Magic V2?
Honor Magic V2 — 257 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus 231 g for the Honor Magic V2.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Honor Magic V2?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Jul 2023 for the Honor Magic V2.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Honor Magic V2 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 8/10 and the Honor Magic V2 8/10.