Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $67 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is noticeably lighter (226g vs 309g).
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 226g vs 309g
- Cheaper: $67 vs $2899
- Better camera (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5150 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Honor Magic V3 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| 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 | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 309 g | |
| Price | $67 | $2899 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Honor Magic V3 by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $2832. Honor Magic V3 is cheaper by $2832.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.