Honor 70 vs Honor Magic V3

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 57/100 vs 38/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V3 has the stronger camera (137 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).

The Honor Magic V3 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Honor Magic V3
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 61
Design 17
Value for money 13
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Magic V3, the Honor Magic V3 scores 19 points higher (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic V3: The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Honor Magic V3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2388314
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.7" OLED 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2156x2344
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 115 137
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm
Weight 178 g 226 g
Price $1399
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Honor Magic V3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor Magic V3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor Magic V3
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Honor Magic V3
$1399
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (46/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (70/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (77/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor Magic V3 is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Magic V3 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use.