Honor Magic Vs3 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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) | 2500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.