Honor Magic V3 vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
3categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
13categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 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 Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Magic V3 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1699 vs $1799.
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 Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 424 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 5 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,699Winner | $1,799 |
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
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh