Honor Magic Vs3 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 68/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (94/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (100/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (94/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 28 points (96/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.