Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia Z70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs 6150mAh…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
7categories won
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
11categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the overall win
The Nubia Z70 Ultra 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 Nubia Z70 Ultra. Choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,150 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on budget and value at $729 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 Nubia Z70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.85" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1216 x 2688 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 431 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | 9950Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 2.7x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 6,150 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 228 g |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $729Winner |
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
Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a photographer's dream smartphone. Featuring a bespoke 35mm optical focal length main camera with a physical variable mechanical aperture from f/1.59 to f/4.0, a dedicated physical two-stage shutter button, a 100% notchless 1.5K 144Hz true full screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,150mAh battery, and dual IP68/IP69 waterproofing.
- Display
- 6.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,150mAh
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