Honor Magic Vs3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic Vs3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Honor Magic Vs3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic Vs3

Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 51
Battery 68
Portability 58
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 190g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).

Honor Magic Vs3: The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic Vs3 Samsung Galaxy S25+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1757044 3219688
Geekbench Single 2004 3050
Geekbench Multi 5311 9700
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2156x2344 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 229 g 190 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Honor Magic Vs3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic Vs3

  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic Vs3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic Vs3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
68/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +45.4%
3219688 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic Vs3

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Honor Magic Vs3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Honor Magic Vs3 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.