Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $67 and $1230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 137); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.9mm).
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $67 vs $1230
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 226g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $67 | $1230 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1163. Honor Magic V3 is cheaper by $1163.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (86/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.