Honor Magic V3 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $67 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.1mm).
Honor Magic V3
Vivo iQOO 15
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper: $67 vs $599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $67 | $599 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Magic V3 by 36.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $532. Honor Magic V3 is cheaper by $532.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.