Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1399 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic V3 is faster in AnTuTu (2,388,314 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2388314 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1799
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Honor Magic V3 scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V3 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 110.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic V3 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (70/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (71/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.