Honor Magic V3 vs Vivo Y05
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $1399 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 33/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic V3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't; the Vivo Y05 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Honor Magic V3
Vivo Y05
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1399
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Vivo Y05, the Honor Magic V3 scores 43 points higher (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 1750 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $90 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1309. Vivo Y05 was $1309 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (83/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (71/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 43 points (76/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (83/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.