Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10200 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 42.0% 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.