Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $1999. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the stronger camera (145 vs 137).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9174 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Honor Magic V3 by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic V3 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (71/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (91/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.