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).
Honor Magic V3
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Overall rating 76/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor Magic V3 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $574. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $574 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.