Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,388,314); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 70
Battery 71
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?

  • Overall rating 76/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2388314
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1399

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Honor Magic V3: The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V3 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2388314 3569354
Geekbench Single 2205 3310
Geekbench Multi 7192 10070
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
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 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 226 g 192 g
Launch price $1399 $825
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
76/100
2388314 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +33.1%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor Magic V3 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V3
$1399
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $574. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $574 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.