Honor Magic V3 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
6categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
6categories won
7 categories tied · 19 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 V3, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Magic V3 leads with sharper imaging, 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 Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 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 Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | 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 | 1800 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | 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 | $1,699 | $429Winner |
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
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
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