Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X9b 5G
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X9b 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 5150mAh vs 5800mAh battery, $1699 vs $699…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
8categories won
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
4categories 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 X9b 5G, 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 X9b 5G 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 X9b 5G 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 X9b 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1220 x 2652 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 431 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 575,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780Winner | 2800 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 20 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,800 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 35 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 185 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP53 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | Honor X9b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 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 X9b 5G
Honor X9b made headlines globally with its revolutionary Ultra-Bounce 360° anti-drop display technology, massive 5800mAh battery lasting up to 3 days, 108MP camera, and 1.5K curved AMOLED screen.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,800mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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