Honor Magic V3 vs Honor Magic V6
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,388,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Honor Magic V6
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1599
- Better camera (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Honor Magic V3 by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic V3 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.