Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5150mAh vs 5200mAh…

Honor

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

9categories won

7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V3, outperforming on measurable specifications. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Magic V3 takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic V3

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

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII wins on budget and value at $1399 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 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	7.92"	6.5"
Resolution	2156 x 2344Winner	1440 x 3120
Pixel density	402 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1800 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	2,040,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	6780	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.5x	3.5x
Ultrawide	40 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	20 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,150 mAh	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	66 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	50 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
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	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Magic V3	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$1,699	$1,399Winner

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 VII

Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.

Display: 6.5"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 52MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Xperia 1 VII specifications →