Honor Magic V3 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $1399 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic V3 is faster in AnTuTu (2,388,314 vs 1,673,316); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2388314 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4313
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1399
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Honor Magic V3 scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4313 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V3 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1099. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $1099 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.