Honor Magic 2
The Honor Magic 2 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 980 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.39" · 157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 980 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓6.39" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, October. Released 2018, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF 16 MP, f/2.2 24 MP B/W, f/1.8
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging
40W wired, 50% in 15 min, 85% in 30 min
📱 Design & Build
Weight
206g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
157.3 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gradient Black, Gradient Red, Gradient Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor Magic 2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor Magic 2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor Magic 2 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 50% in 15 min, 85% in 30 min).
No, the Honor Magic 2 does not support a memory card.
The Honor Magic 2 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Honor Magic 2 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor Magic 2 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2.
The Honor Magic 2 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Honor Magic 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor Magic 2 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
