Honor Magic Vs3 vs Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.