Honor Magic V3 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
7categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
12categories won
3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 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 F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
F9 Pro 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 F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 206 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| 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
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh