Honor Magic V3 vs Huawei Nova 12s
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Huawei Nova 12s side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 5150mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $1699 vs $699…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
7categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
3categories won
3 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 Huawei Nova 12s, 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 Huawei Nova 12s 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.
Huawei Nova 12s 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 Huawei Nova 12s: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1084 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780Winner | 2820 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 60 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 168 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 6.9 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 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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
Huawei Nova 12s
Huawei Nova 12s captures global attention with an ultra-thin 6.88mm silhouette weighing just 168g, a world-class 60MP ultra-wide front selfie shooter, 66W SuperCharge Turbo, and Star Orbit Ring camera styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 14
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