Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
3categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
10categories won
9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V3, outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,150 mAh.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and smooth everyday multitasking.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
14 Ultra 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 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | 2,050,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | 6980 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 220 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 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
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh