Honor Magic V3 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1399
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic V3 by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $774. Honor Magic8 was $774 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.