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Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Compare Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5150mAh vs…

Honor Magic V3 official product image

Honor

Magic V3

$1,699

0categories won

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 official product image

Xiaomi

MIX Fold 5

$1,699

14categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Honor Magic V3, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the MIX Fold 5 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the MIX Fold 5. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic V3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 67W charging.

🎮 GamingMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMIX Fold 5

MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Screen size
7.92"
7.98"
Resolution
2156 x 2344
2224 x 2488Winner
Pixel density
402 ppi
418 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1800 nits
3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node
4 nm
2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score
2,040,000
3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi
6780
10800Winner
Maximum RAM
16 GB
24 GBWinner
Maximum storage
1TB
1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Main sensor
50 MP
50 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Optical zoom
3.5x
5xWinner
Ultrawide
40 MP
50 MPWinner
Selfie camera
20 MP
20 MP
Max video
4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Capacity
5,150 mAh
5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging
66 W
67 WWinner
Wireless charging
50 W
50 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Weight
226 g
216 gWinner
Thickness
4.35 mm
4.5 mm
Water resistance
IPX8
IP68
Build
Super Steel hinge, aerospace fiber back, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, titanium vapor chamber
Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
Operating system
Android 14
Android 17
OS updates
4 years
7 yearsWinner
Security updates
5 years
7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic V3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
SpecificationMagic V3MIX Fold 5
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
$1,699

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 →

Xiaomi MIX Fold 5

Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.

Display
7.98"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera
50MP
Battery
5,400mAh
Full MIX Fold 5 specifications →

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