Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Moto G55

The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025; estimated prices are $1399 and $261. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 57/100 vs 34/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 226g).

The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 23 points (57/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 61
Design 17
Value for money 13
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Lighter: 179g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $261 vs $1399

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Honor Magic V3 scores 23 points higher (57/100 vs 34/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (92/100 vs 13/100).

Honor Magic V3: The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V3 Motorola Moto G55
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 2388314
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2156x2344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 137
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 226 g 179 g
Price $1399 $261
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
61
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V3
$1399
Motorola Moto G55
$261

Price difference: $1138. Motorola Moto G55 is cheaper by $1138.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (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 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (70/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 (61/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (76/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (92/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G55 by 23 points (57/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Moto G55?

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

Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.