Honor Magic Vs vs Huawei Mate X3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor Magic Vs and the Huawei Mate X3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,060 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W | 66W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 261 g | 239 g |
| Released | Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Honor Magic Vs is ahead on main camera. Huawei Mate X3 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Mate X3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable OLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (peak) | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors, HDR |
| Main Display Size | 7.9 inches | 7.85 inches, 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density), 8:7.1 aspect ratio |
| Main Display Resolution | 2272 x 1984 pixels | — |
| Cover Display Type | OLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak) | OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors, HDR, Kunlun Glass protection |
| Cover Display Size | 6.45 inches | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Resolution | 2560 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) | — |
Platform
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| Operating System | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | — |
| OS | — | EMUI 13.1 (Global), HarmonyOS 3.1 (China) - No Google Play Services for global version |
Memory
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | NM (Nano Memory) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Main Camera
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 54 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF; 50 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, RYYB sensor; 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, RYYB sensor; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) - one on cover display, one on inner display |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global), Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only), non-removable |
| Charging | 66W wired (Honor SuperCharge), 100% in 46 minutes (advertised) | 66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 160.3 x 141.5 x 6.1 mm | 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 160.3 x 72.6 x 12.9 mm | 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 261g (Glass) / 267g (Eco-leather) | 239g (Feather-Sand model 241g) |
| Build | Glass front (cover display), glass back or eco-leather back, magnesium alloy frame, steel hinge | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistance | No official IP rating | — |
| Durability | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | — | Black, Green (Vegan Leather), Gold, Silver, Purple |
Comms
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
Launch
| Honor Magic Vs | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 23, 2022 | March 23, 2023 |
| Released | December 30, 2022; May 2023 (Global) | April 8, 2023, May 22/26, 2023 (International) |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor Magic Vs or Huawei Mate X3?
Huawei Mate X3 — 5,000 mAh for the Honor Magic Vs versus 5,060 mAh for the Huawei Mate X3.
Which is lighter, Honor Magic Vs or Huawei Mate X3?
Huawei Mate X3 — 261 g for the Honor Magic Vs versus 239 g for the Huawei Mate X3.
Which is newer, Honor Magic Vs or Huawei Mate X3?
Huawei Mate X3 — Dec 2022 for the Honor Magic Vs versus Mar 2023 for the Huawei Mate X3.
Is the Honor Magic Vs or the Huawei Mate X3 rated higher?
We rate the Honor Magic Vs 8/10 and the Huawei Mate X3 8/10.