Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,388,314); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1399
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; 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 Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $554. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $554 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (96/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.