Honor Magic V2 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 (2023) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V2 leads — 45/100 vs 5/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic V2
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 11/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic V2 scores 40 points higher (45/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (50/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Price | $1249 | — |
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (50/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 40 points (45/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V2 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V2 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.