Honor Magic V3 vs vivo V40
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
11categories won
vivo
V40
$449
7categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic V3 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic V3 claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the V40 takes the lead, while the Magic V3 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Magic V3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
V40 takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Magic V3 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
V40 wins on budget and value at $449 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 V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1260 x 2800 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 830,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780Winner | 3380 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 7.58 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,699 | $449Winner |
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
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh