Honor Magic V2 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Honor Magic V2 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 5000mAh vs 5400mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic V2
$699
3categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
6categories won
1 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V2, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic V2 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $699.
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 Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,580,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 5450 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 231 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.7 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $429Winner |
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)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh