Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1399 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,388,314); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 226g).
Honor Magic V3
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7192
- Lighter: 197g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $1295 vs $1399
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (21/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (21/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9293 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $1399 | $1295 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor Magic V3 by 20.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $104. Sony Xperia 1 VII is cheaper by $104.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (70/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (61/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (53/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (21/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.