Honor Magic V3
The thinnest book-style foldable — barely thicker than a slab when shut.
The Honor Magic V3 is a foldable Honor smartphone released Jul 2024, with a launch price of $1,699. It pairs the SD 8 Gen 3 with a 7.92" foldable OLED display, a 50 MP · f/1.6 main camera and a 5,150 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 87/100 — The fold for people who hate how thick folds are. Standout strengths: remarkably thin — 9.2 mm folded, 4.35 mm open. and bright 5,000-nit displays inside and out. Main trade-off: very expensive at $1,699.
The fold for people who hate how thick folds are.
The Magic V3 is the thinnest, most pocketable book-style foldable, and unusually keeps a real periscope camera. The price and IPX8-only rating are the trade-offs.
Read the full review- Remarkably thin — 9.2 mm folded, 4.35 mm open.
- Bright 5,000-nit displays inside and out.
- Proper periscope camera, rare on a foldable.
- Big 5,150 mAh battery for a fold.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor Magic V3 compares
| Honor Magic V3 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Honor Magic 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 87 | 89 | 87 |
| Chipset | SD 8 Gen 3 | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Gen 3 |
| Display | 7.92" foldable OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.6 | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.4-2.0 |
| Battery | 5,150 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $1,299 | $1,099 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor Magic V3 released?
The Honor Magic V3 was released in Jul 2024.
How much does the Honor Magic V3 cost?
The Honor Magic V3 launched at $1,699 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor Magic V3 screen size and type?
The Honor Magic V3 has a 7.92" foldable OLED display, reaching up to 5,000 nits peak brightness.
What chipset does the Honor Magic V3 use?
The Honor Magic V3 is powered by the SD 8 Gen 3 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor Magic V3 have?
The Honor Magic V3 ships with 12 GB · 512 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor Magic V3 battery capacity?
The Honor Magic V3 has a 5,150 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor Magic V3 charge?
The Honor Magic V3 supports 66 W SuperCharge wired charging.
Does the Honor Magic V3 have wireless charging?
The Honor Magic V3 supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Honor Magic V3 main camera?
The Honor Magic V3 has a 50 MP · f/1.6 main camera.
Does the Honor Magic V3 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor Magic V3 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5× optical.
Does the Honor Magic V3 have 5G?
The Honor Magic V3 supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Honor Magic V3 waterproof?
The Honor Magic V3 is rated IPX8 for dust and water resistance.
How long will the Honor Magic V3 get software updates?
The Honor Magic V3 update policy: 4 years.
How much does the Honor Magic V3 weigh?
The Honor Magic V3 weighs 226 g.
What colours does the Honor Magic V3 come in?
The Honor Magic V3 is available in 3 colours: Black, Green, Red.
Is the Honor Magic V3 worth buying?
The Magic V3 is the thinnest, most pocketable book-style foldable, and unusually keeps a real periscope camera. The price and IPX8-only rating are the trade-offs. SpecEagle gives the Honor Magic V3 an editorial score of 87/100.
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