Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic Vs3 vs Honor Magic V5
Comparison between Honor Magic Vs3 and Honor Magic V5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic V5 is the more complete choice, leading the Honor Magic Vs3 in performance, connectivity and display brightness, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite and 5,000 nits against 2,500 nits. The overall gap is close, so the Vs3 has clear strengths of its own.
The V5 pairs a 5,820 mAh battery with a foldable display rated at 5,000 nits; the Vs3 has 5,000 mAh and 2,500 nits. The V5 also promises seven years of OS updates, compared with two years for the Vs3.
For camera reach, the V5 has a 64 MP telephoto camera against 8 MP, while the Vs3 offers greater optical zoom at 5 x versus 3 x. Both support 66 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging.
Honor Magic Vs3
The Honor Magic Vs3 is the better buy for anyone who wants more optical zoom: 5 x versus 3 x on the V5.
Honor Magic V5
The Honor Magic V5 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing performance, with its Snapdragon 8 Elite and 5,820 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic V5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Battery & charging | 9.0 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic Vs3, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, EDR
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR
Honor Magic V5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,820 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,202,004
- against 1,751,352
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 2,500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,352 | 2,202,004 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,027 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and three 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,798 |
Design
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Red | Black, White, Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 145.2 mm | 145.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.8 mm | 156.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 217 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Leather, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP58, IP59, IPX9 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 70 |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.65 mm | 4.1 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,820 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 48 min |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 2232:3184 | 181:196 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.92″ | 7.95″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,156 px | 2,172 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,344 px | 2,352 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, LTPO, Mohs Level 4, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.43″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, EDR Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, EDR | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Magic Vs3 | Magic V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FLC-AN00 | MBH-N49, MHG-AN00, MBH-AN10 |
