Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1399 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,388,314).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1399 vs $1639
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Magic V3 by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Honor Magic V3 was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (85/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.