Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 51.9% 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 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.