Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030; estimated prices are $1399 and $316. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 57/100 vs 38/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic V3 has the stronger camera (137 vs 103); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 226g).

The Honor Magic V3 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 61
Design 17
Value for money 13
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $1399

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, the Honor Magic V3 scores 19 points higher (57/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (88/100 vs 13/100).

Honor Magic V3: The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V3 Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7030
AnTuTu 2388314
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.5" P-OLED
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 68W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 137 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm
Weight 226 g 170 g
Price $1399 $316
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
61
battery
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V3
$1399
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316

Price difference: $1083. Motorola Edge 40 Neo is cheaper by $1083.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (46/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (70/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (88/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V3 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Motorola Edge 40 Neo?

The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.