Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 137); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6511
- Lighter: 162g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1399
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Honor Magic V3 scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9100 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Honor Magic V3 by 15.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy S26 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (89/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.