Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Magic V3
Compare Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Magic V3 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5330mAh vs 5150mAh battery, $699 vs $1699. Full…
Honor
Honor 90 Smart
$699
3categories won
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
10categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic V3 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic V3 proves superior overall against the Honor 90 Smart, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic V3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic V3. Choose the Magic V3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 90 Smart if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic V3 takes battery honors offering 5,150 mAh alongside 66W charging.
Magic V3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 90 Smart 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 90 Smart vs Magic V3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 7.92" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 2156 x 2344Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 402 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 2,040,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1920 | 6780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 40 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,330 mAhWinner | 5,150 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 4.35 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IPX8 |
| Build | — | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,699 |
Honor 90 Smart
Honor 90 Smart pairs a 108MP main camera, 5330mAh battery, 35W SuperCharge, dual speakers with 200% volume mode, and 5G network support in a sleek contemporary design.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,330mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Honor Magic V3
The Honor Magic V3 shattered all physical records for book-style foldables, measuring an unimaginable 9.2mm folded and 4.35mm unfolded, weighing just 226g, while packing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 50MP periscope telephoto, 50W wireless charging, and IPX8 water resistance.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,150mAh