Honor Magic V3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $67 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Magic V3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $67 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $67 | $799 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $732. Honor Magic V3 is cheaper by $732.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.