Honor Magic4 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Honor Magic4 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic4 leads — 42/100 vs 5/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic4 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Honor Magic4
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Honor Magic4 scores 37 points higher (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2664 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 37 points (42/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.