Honor Magic V3 vs Honor Magic V5
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has the bigger battery (5820 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic V5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,663,720 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V5 has the stronger camera (150 vs 137).
Honor Magic V3
Honor Magic V5
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1999
- Overall rating 76/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2663720 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 5820 vs 5150 mAh
- Lighter: 217g vs 226g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Honor Magic V5, the Honor Magic V5 scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, Honor Magic V5 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Honor Magic V5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2663720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2172x2352 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5820 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1999 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Honor Magic V5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V5 leads Honor Magic V3 by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic V3 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic V5 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (90/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Honor Magic V5?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.