Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 137); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic V3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Overall rating 57/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100. In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (41/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1399 | $999 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic V3 by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (87/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (93/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (41/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.