Honor Magic V3 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 238g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (90/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (91/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.