Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 137); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 186g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1399
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; 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 Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (78/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor Magic V3 by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Motorola Signature was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (91/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (78/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.