Honor Magic 7 vs Honor Magic V3
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Honor Magic V3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5650mAh vs 5150mAh…

Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
12categories won

Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
3categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 claims the overall win over the Honor Magic V3, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Magic V3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 wins on endurance with 5,650 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor Magic 7 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 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 7 vs Magic V3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.92" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800 | 2156 x 2344Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 2,040,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 6780 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 40 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 20 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,150 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 4.35 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IPX8 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749Winner | $1,699 |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
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