Honor Magic Vs3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Honor Magic Vs3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic Vs3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.3mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 21 points (88/100 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 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Honor Magic Vs3 better?

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).

Honor Magic Vs3: The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1754213 3593401
Geekbench Single 2004 3640
Geekbench Multi 5311 11033
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" 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) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 229 g 226 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 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor Magic Vs3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +51.2%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Magic Vs3 by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (96/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 (93/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs3 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).

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

The Honor Magic Vs3 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Honor Magic Vs3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.