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 — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-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 1,754,213); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.0mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Performance 75
Display 80
Camera 51
Battery 68
Portability 58
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). 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 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 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).

Honor Magic Vs3: The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic Vs3 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3998145
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 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, HyperOS 3
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic Vs3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +56.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 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 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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 75/100).

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.