Honor Magic Vs3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic Vs3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.