Honor Magic V5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V5 leads — 68/100 vs 5/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic V5
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (80/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 23/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic V5 scores 63 points higher (68/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, MagicOS 10, up to 7 major Android upgrades | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Price | $1259 | — |
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (63/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (80/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (55/100 vs 23/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 63 points (68/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V5 leads on performance (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.