Honor Magic V2 vs Honor Magic V3
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Honor Magic V3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5000mAh vs 5150mAh battery…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
1categories won
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
8categories won
4 categories tied · 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 Magic V2, 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 Magic V2 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 Magic V2 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 Magic V2 vs Magic V3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 7.92" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344 | 2156 x 2344 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | 2,040,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | 6780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 40 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,150 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 226 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm | 4.35 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IPX8 |
| Build | — | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | 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 Magic V2 | 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 | $699Winner | $1,699 |
Honor Magic V2
Honor Magic V2 revolutionized book-style foldables with a record-shattering 9.9mm folded thickness (4.7mm unfolded), weighing only 231g, featuring dual 3840Hz PWM dimming displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version silicon, and dual silicon-carbon 5000mAh battery.
- Display
- 7.92"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- 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