Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP…
Honor
Magic 8 Ultimate
$1,299
8categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
6categories won
5 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the OnePlus Open 3, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Open 3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
Magic 8 Ultimate provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1299 vs $1799.
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.
Magic 8 Ultimate vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | — | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7xWinner | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299Winner | $1,799 |
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.
- Display
- 6.81"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh