Honor Magic Vs3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 61.8% 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.