Honor Magic V3 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $1399 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic V3 is faster in AnTuTu (2,388,314 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2388314 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1399
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Honor Magic V3 scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4313 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V3 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (71/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.