Honor Magic V3 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1399
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Poco F8 Ultra was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (90/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.