Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 224g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.2×4.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 55.5% 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Honor Magic Vs3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.