Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic Vs3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (89/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.