Honor Magic V vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Honor Magic V (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Honor Magic V
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Honor Magic V scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 288 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.