Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X5b
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X5b side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Helio G36, 5150mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $1699 vs $699. Full…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
10categories won
Honor
Honor X5b
$699
2categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic V3 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic V3 claims the overall win over the Honor X5b, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic V3 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic V3. Choose the Magic V3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X5b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic V3 wins on endurance with 5,150 mAh and 66W fast charging.
Magic V3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Honor X5b wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $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.
Magic V3 vs Honor X5b: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.56" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 720 x 1612 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppiWinner | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 530 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780Winner | 890 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 20 MPWinner | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP52 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14, MagicOS 8.0 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $699Winner |
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
Honor X5b
Honor X5b delivers an essential smartphone experience on Android 14, boasting a 5200mAh battery, 90Hz eye-comfort display, side fingerprint sensor, and microSD card expansion.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
- Software
- 14, MagicOS 8.0