Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Type	AMOLED	OLED
Size	7.95″	7.92″
Resolution	2172 × 2352	2156 × 2344
Aspect Ratio	10:9	9.78:9
PPI	403	402
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive Rate	Yes	Yes (1–120 Hz)
Max Brightness	1400 nits	5000 nits
HDR Brightness	5000 nits	–
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision	Yes, Dolby Vision
Touch Sampling	240 Hz	240 Hz
Protection	Honor Super Armored Inner Screen	King Kong Rhinoceros
Screen-to-body	88.6%	88.6%
Extras	DCI-P3, AOD, DC Dimming	DCI-P3, AOD, DC Dimming
Color Coverage	99.2%	99.9%
PWM	360 Hz	120 Hz
Response Time	1 ms	1 ms

Design & Build

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Height	156.8 mm	156.6 mm
Width	145.9 mm	145.3 mm
Thickness	8.8 mm	4.35 mm (much slimmer)
Weight	217 g	226 g
Waterproof	IP58	IPX8
Cooling	–	Vapor chamber
Frame	Metal	Metal
Colors	White, Black, Gold, Brown	White, Black, Green
Fingerprint	Yes, in-button	Yes, in-button

Performance

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max Clock	4.32 GHz	3.3 GHz
Cores	8 (2+6, Oryon Phoenix)	8 (1+3+2+2)
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB
Lithography	3 nm (TSMC)	4 nm (TSMC)
GPU	Adreno 830	Adreno 750
GPU Clock	1100 MHz	903–1000 MHz
FLOPS	~3379 GFLOPS	~2774 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

• Geekbench 6 SC: V5 = 1106, V3 = 2144 (+94%)
• Geekbench 6 MC: V5 = 4959, V3 = 6433 (+30%)
• AnTuTu 10: V5 = 2,289,483 (+10%), V3 = 2,089,745

Battery: Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Capacity	5820 mAh	5150 mAh
Type	Li-Ion	Silicon-Carbon
Charging	66 W wired	66 W wired
Wireless	50 W	50 W
Reverse Charging	No	Yes
Charge Time	0:53 hr	0:46 hr
Battery Life	21:30 hr	19:45 hr

Cameras: Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Main	50 MP (IMX906, OIS, f/1.6)	50 MP (IMX906, OIS, f/1.6)
Telephoto	64 MP, 3x	50 MP, 3.5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	40 MP
Video	4K 60fps	4K 60fps
Selfie	20 MP (4K 30fps)	20 MP (4K 60fps, AF)

Connectivity: Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

• Both: Wi-Fi 7, Dual Band, NFC, USB-C 3.1, DP 1.2, GPS (all systems), eSIM, Dual SIM, IR port.
• Bluetooth: V5 = 6.0 vs V3 = 5.3.

Sound: Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Stereo Speakers	Yes	Yes
Max Loudness	81.9 dB	86.4 dB
Dolby Atmos	No	–

Pricing & Release: Honor Magic V5 vs Magic V3

Feature	Magic V5	Magic V3
Launch	July 2025	July 2024
MSRP	$1999	$1399

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which phone has the better display, Honor Magic V5 or Magic V3?

Both feature large foldable OLED/AMOLED panels with Dolby Vision, 120 Hz refresh, and 240 Hz touch sampling.

• Magic V3: Much higher brightness (up to 5000 nits).
• Magic V5: Better PWM dimming (360 Hz vs 120 Hz) – reduces eye strain.

2. Which device is more powerful?

• Magic V5 comes with the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm, stronger GPU).
• Magic V3 scores higher in Geekbench (better CPU performance).
  In short: V5 has more efficient GPU + a newer chip, but V3 surprisingly outperforms in CPU benchmarks.

3. Which phone has better battery life?

• Magic V5 has a larger 5820 mAh battery and lasts about 21:30 hrs.
• Magic V3 has a 5150 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, charges faster, and supports reverse charging.

4. How do the cameras compare?

Both share a 50 MP main sensor (Sony IMX906, OIS).

• Magic V5: Higher-res telephoto (64 MP), stronger ultrawide (50 MP).
• Magic V3: Slightly better zoom (3.5x vs 3x), and better selfie camera (4K 60 fps with autofocus).

5. Which one is more durable?

• Magic V5: IP58 rating (dust + water resistance).
• Magic V3: IPX8 (water only, no dust protection).
  So V5 is more resistant overall.

6. What’s the price difference?

• Magic V5 launched at $1999 (July 2025).
• Magic V3 launched at $1399 (July 2024).
  That’s a $600 gap at release.

7. Do both phones support wireless charging?

Yes – both support 50 W wireless charging, but only the Magic V3 supports reverse wireless charging.

8. Which one is thinner and lighter?

• Magic V3: Extremely thin at 4.35 mm, slightly heavier at 226 g.
• Magic V5: Thicker at 8.8 mm, lighter at 217 g.

9. What is the durability of the hinge and foldable screen like over time?

• The Magic V5 uses a “super armored inner screen” + “strongest steel hinge” with good tensile strength and engineering to withstand many folds. Notebookcheck+2Tech Advisor+2
• However, long-term durability of the hinge at wide angles hasn’t been proven yet. My PitShop+1

10. How is the software experience, and are there bugs?

• Magic V5 runs MagicOS 9.0 / 9.0.1 based on Android 15; many reviews praise its features but point out that it’s still less polished than software from Samsung or Google. The Guardian+3My PitShop+3Tech Advisor+3
• Users have reported glitches like stretched / squashed transitions between inner and outer screen, occasional unresponsiveness, and delays in receiving updates. The Guardian+4Reddit+4Yahoo Tech+4

11. How’s the battery life in real usage?

• Very strong on the V5: many reviews mention nearly two days of typical usage (social, video, etc.). Khaleej Times+2Digital Trends+2
• Charging is fast: 66W wired, 50W wireless. Full wired charge takes ~50 minutes. Digital Trends+3Tech Advisor+3Yahoo Tech+3

12. Does the battery tech raise any concerns?

• V5 uses silicon-carbon (Si-C) battery tech, which helps increase energy density and allow thinner design. Android Central+2Android Headlines+2
• However, because it’s newer tech, there are concerns about long-term lifespan and how well it handles many cycles. Some reviews note efficacy but caution that it’s an evolving tech. PhoneArena+1

13. How is the phone’s performance under heavy load / gaming / thermals?

• Thermals are generally good: minimal throttling, heat buildup modest in gaming, video, and stress tests. Khaleej Times+2Yahoo Tech+2
• But in extreme scenarios or prolonged gaming, it still gets noticeably warm. Digital Trends+1

14. How does the brightness compare outdoors?

• Magic V3 has extremely high peak brightness (~5000 nits) in HDR or certain tests. This makes readability in bright sunlight very good. Notebookcheck+2Tech Advisor+2
• V5 is slightly lower in SDR peak brightness (~1400 nits), but still very decent. Tech Advisor+2Khaleej Times+2

15. Is the phone suitable for content creators / photography?

• Yes. V5 has a 50 MP main sensor, 64 MP telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom, ultrawide, and OIS. Useful for varied shot types. Yahoo Tech+2Philstar Tech+2
• There are some critiques about color balance, ultra-wide distortions, and performance in low light, which may require careful settings. My PitShop+1

16. What about connectivity and network compatibility?

• Bluetooth 6.0 on V5; V3 uses older BT standard. Tech Advisor+1
• Some regions report missing support for certain LTE / 5G bands. If you use local carriers, check band compatibility before purchase. Digital Trends

17. Does it have wireless charging and reverse charging?

• V5: supports 50W wireless charging. Tech Advisor+1
• V3: also supports wireless charging, and V3 supports reverse wireless charging. V5 appears not to support reverse charging. GSMArena+2Digital Trends+2

18. How frequent / reliable are software updates?

• Honor promises multiple OS versions and security patch support (e.g. 4 yrs OS, 5 yrs security in some reports) for these flagships. My PitShop+2The Guardian+2
• But users report delays in rollout, especially regionally. Updates often “wave-by-wave,” with some waiting longer. Reddit+2Reddit+2

19. What are common complaints from users?

• Software polish: UI glitches, transitions between screens, some instability. Notebookcheck+3My PitShop+3Reddit+3
• Heat during certain tasks (gaming, charging quickly). Android Headlines+1
• Camera lens positioning issues (e.g. ultrawide lens placement causing fingers in frame). Philstar Tech

20. Is the Magic V5 worth upgrading from V3?

• If you value better battery, slightly slimmer/higher build durability, improved display brightness (in some modes), newer chip (future proofing), then yes, there is value.
• If you are okay with the V3’s brightness, want slightly better charging (some models vary), or want to save, then the V3 still holds up well.