Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 57/100 vs 5/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic V3
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic V3 scores 52 points higher (57/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | — | |
| Price | $1399 | — |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (46/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (70/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (61/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (50/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (55/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 52 points (57/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.