Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), 50MP vs 48MP camera, 5150mAh vs…

Honor

Xperia 1 VI

$1,299

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic V3 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic V3 claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VI, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VI leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic V3. Choose the Magic V3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xperia 1 VI if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic V3

Magic V3 wins on endurance with 5,150 mAh and 66W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic V3

Magic V3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI takes photography with 48MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueXperia 1 VI

Xperia 1 VI wins on budget and value at $1299 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 Xperia 1 VI: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Screen size	7.92"	6.5"
Resolution	2156 x 2344Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	402 ppi	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nitsWinner	1500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	2,040,000Winner	1,680,000
Geekbench multi	6780	6890
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	12 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.5x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	40 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	20 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	4K at 120fps HDR across all three rear lenses

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Capacity	5,150 mAhWinner	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	66 WWinner	30 W
Wireless charging	50 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Weight	226 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	4.35 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IPX8	IP65/IP68
Build	Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber	Ribbed aluminum tactical frame, micro-textured Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tactile back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
Operating system	Android 14	Android 14 (upgradable to Android 15 / 16)
OS updates	4 yearsWinner	3 years
Security updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VI
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VI
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,699	$1,299Winner

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

Full Magic V3 specifications →

Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Sony Xperia 1 VI represents a bold evolution for Sony flagship line, adopting a practical 19.5:9 LTPO display, genuine 85mm-to-170mm continuous optical zoom with tele-macro mode, a dedicated 3.5mm audiophile jack, and legendary two-day battery life.

Display: 6.5"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
Main camera: 48MP
Battery: 5,000mAh

Full Xperia 1 VI specifications →