Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs 5500mAh…
Honor
Magic V3
$1,699
3categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
12categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic V3 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 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 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.92" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6780 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 20 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 4.35 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic V3 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $999Winner |
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 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh