Honor Magic V3 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1399 and $589. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,408,665 vs 2,388,314); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2408665 vs 2388314
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $1399
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, the Honor Magic V3 scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2408665 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $589 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads Honor Magic V3 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.