Honor Magic V3

Name: Honor Magic V3
Brand: Honor
SKU: 68324

Manufacturer: Honor

The Honor Magic V3 is a foldable smartphone that combines a slim 4.35 mm profile with a respectable 230 g weight — a notable balance for a device in its category. It unfolds to reveal a 7.92″ OLED display with a 402 ppi pixel density and a 120Hz refresh rate, while a secondary screen provides additional usability when the device is closed. The phone runs Android 14 and includes an Always-On Display feature alongside a broad set of privacy and customization options.

Under the hood, the Magic V3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset built on a 4 nm process, paired with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 4800 MHz and up to 1024 GB of internal storage. The triple rear camera system offers 50 MP, 50 MP, and 40 MP sensors with optical image stabilization and 3.5x optical zoom, while video capture reaches 4K at 60 fps. Battery capacity stands at 5150 mAh with 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging supported. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G, NFC, and USB 3.1 Type-C, and the device carries an IPX8 ingress protection rating.

Pros

Folds to just 4.35 mm thick while maintaining an IPX8 waterproof rating, a practical combination for a foldable device
The triple rear camera system offers 3.5x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, 4K 60fps video recording, and HDR10 recording support
66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging come standard, and a charger is included in the box
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 3.1 Type-C, and 5G connectivity are all present alongside NFC and an infrared sensor
1024 GB of internal storage paired with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM provides substantial headroom for both files and multitasking
Stereo speakers with aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC support cover a wide range of wireless audio quality options

Cons

No 3.5 mm headphone jack is available
The display does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, limiting compatibility with high dynamic range content standards
Reverse wireless charging is absent, preventing the device from being used to charge other accessories
No external memory slot means storage cannot be expanded beyond the built-in capacity
Direct OS vendor updates are not supported, meaning software updates depend on an intermediary rather than coming straight from the OS provider
The front camera has no flash, which can limit selfie quality in low-light conditions

Who is this for?

This device is well suited to users who want a foldable form factor without sacrificing water resistance, as the IPX8 rating and 4.35 mm slim profile make it practical for everyday carry in varied conditions. Those who rely heavily on mobile productivity and multitasking will benefit from the split-screen support, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, 1024 GB of storage, and the large 7.92″ inner display. Photographers and video creators looking for versatility on the go will also find value here, given the triple rear camera system with optical image stabilization, 3.5x optical zoom, and 4K 60fps recording with HDR10 support, alongside fast 66W wired and 50W wireless charging to keep up with intensive daily use.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who depend on wired audio through a 3.5 mm headphone jack will find no such option here, making this a poor fit for those who regularly use traditional headphones without an adapter. The absence of HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision display support means that anyone who prioritizes a high dynamic range viewing experience for streaming or media consumption will not get the full benefit those formats can offer. Additionally, users who need expandable storage through a memory card slot or prefer a device that receives direct OS vendor updates will find neither feature available, making this a less suitable choice for those who value long-term software flexibility or storage scalability.

Design:

water resistance	Waterproof
weight	230 g
thickness	4.35 mm
width	145.3 mm
height	156.6 mm
volume	98.979813 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IPX8
has a rugged build	✕
can be folded	✓

The Honor Magic V3 is a foldable device measuring 156.6 mm tall, 145.3 mm wide, and just 4.35 mm thick, with a total volume of approximately 98.98 cm³ and a weight of 230 g. It carries an IPX8 ingress protection rating, meaning it is waterproof, though it does not feature a rugged build.

Display:

Display type	OLED/AMOLED
screen size	7.92"
pixel density	402 ppi
resolution	2156 x 2344 px
refresh rate	120Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
supports HDR10	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
Always-On Display	✓
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has a secondary screen	✓
resolution (secondary screen)	1060 x 2376px
has a touch screen	✓

The Honor Magic V3 features a 7.92″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 2156 x 2344 px and a pixel density of 402 ppi, paired with a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On Display support. It also includes a secondary screen with a resolution of 1060 x 2376 px. The display does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and does not use branded damage-resistant glass.

Performance:

internal storage	1024GB
RAM	16GB
Chipset (SoC) name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPU name	Adreno 750
CPU speed	3 x 3.15 & 2 x 2.96 & 2 x 2.26 & 1 x 3.3 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	7325
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2213
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark	16265
GPU clock speed	900 MHz
Has integrated LTE	✓
RAM speed	4800 MHz
semiconductor size	4 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
OpenGL version	3.2
OpenGL ES version	3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
CPU threads	8 threads
Uses HMP	✓
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	76.6 GB/s
OpenVG version	1.2
OpenCL version	2
memory channels	2
L2 cache	1 MB
eMMC version	5.1
maximum memory amount	24GB
uses multithreading	✓
GPU execution units	3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	12.5W
DDR memory version	5
supported displays	1
L3 cache	12 MB

The Honor Magic V3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, built on a 4 nm process with an 8-thread CPU configuration running at speeds of up to 3.3 GHz across its big.LITTLE core arrangement, with HMP and TrustZone support included. It is paired with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM at 4800 MHz, a maximum memory capacity of 24 GB, and 1024 GB of internal storage, while the dual-channel memory architecture delivers up to 76.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 750 GPU clocked at 900 MHz with 3 execution units, supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2, and OpenVG 1.2, with integrated graphics and a single supported display output. The chipset also features integrated LTE, a 12.5W TDP, 1 MB of L2 cache, 12 MB of L3 cache, and eMMC 5.1 support, with benchmark results of 2213 single-core and 7325 multi-core on Geekbench 6, and a PCMark Work 3.0 score of 16265.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	50 & 50 & 40 MP
wide aperture (main camera)	1.6 & 3 & 2.2f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
megapixels (front camera)	20MP
has built-in optical image stabilization	✓
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 60 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	2
has a BSI sensor	✕
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✓
optical zoom	3.5x
has manual ISO	✓
has a serial shot mode	✓
has manual focus	✓
has a front camera	✓
Has laser autofocus	✕
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has manual white balance	✓
shoots raw	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2.2f
Has timelapse function	✓
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera	✕
supports HDR10 recording	✓
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
has a front-facing camera under the display	✕
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕

The Honor Magic V3 features a triple rear camera system with 50 MP, 50 MP, and 40 MP sensors at apertures of f/1.6, f/3, and f/2.2 respectively, accompanied by optical image stabilization, 3.5x optical zoom, and a CMOS sensor without back-side illumination. Autofocus options include phase-detection and touch autofocus as well as continuous autofocus during video recording, though laser autofocus is not available. Video capture reaches 4K at 60 fps with HDR10 recording supported, while slow-motion recording, timelapse, burst mode, panorama, and HDR mode are all on hand; Dolby Vision recording, RAW capture, manual shutter speed, and 3D recording are not supported. The two LED flash units do not form a dual-tone or RGB configuration, and there is no front-facing flash. The 20 MP front camera sits at f/2.2, is a single-lens unit positioned above the display, and offers manual exposure, manual ISO, manual focus, and manual white balance controls.

Operating system:

Android version	Android 14
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has theme customization	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has media picker	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has dark mode	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has battery health check	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
has focus modes	✕
has dynamic theming	✓
can offload apps	✕
Has customizable notifications	✓
has Live Text	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
supports split screen	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has PiP	✓
Can be used as a PC	✕
Has sharing intents	✓
has a child lock	✓
Supports widgets	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has voice commands	✓
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓
is a multi-user system	✓
has Quick Start	✕

The Honor Magic V3 runs Android 14 and includes a broad set of privacy controls covering location access, camera and microphone permissions, clipboard warnings, and app tracking blocking, though cross-site tracking blocking and Mail Privacy Protection are not available. On the customization side, it supports dark mode, dynamic theming, theme customization, widgets, and customizable notifications, while focus modes, app offloading, Wi-Fi password sharing, and Quick Start are absent. Productivity features include split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, full-page screenshots, a media picker, sharing intents, Live Text, and the ability to play games while they are still downloading. The system also supports on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, voice commands, phone tracking, multi-user accounts, a child lock, and battery health monitoring, though it does not receive direct OS vendor updates and cannot be used as a PC.

Battery:

battery power	5150 mAh
has wireless charging	✓
Supports fast charging	✓
charging speed	66W
wireless charging speed	50W
has reverse wireless charging	✕
comes with a charger	✓
has a removable battery	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓

The Honor Magic V3 houses a 5150 mAh rechargeable battery with a battery level indicator, and comes with a charger included in the box. It supports fast wired charging at 66W as well as 50W wireless charging, though reverse wireless charging is not available. The battery is not removable.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has aptX	✓
has LDAC	✓
has aptX HD	✓
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Honor Magic V3 features stereo speakers and supports the aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC Bluetooth audio codecs, covering a solid range of wireless audio standards; however, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless are not supported. The device does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack and lacks a built-in radio.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
SIM cards	2 SIM
Bluetooth version	5.3
has an external memory slot	✕
Has USB Type-C	✓
USB version	3.1
has NFC	✓
download speed	10000 MBits/s
upload speed	3500 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
has emergency SOS via satellite	✕
has crash detection	✕
is DLNA-certified	✕
has a gyroscope	✓
supports ANT+	✕
Has a heart rate monitor	✕
has GPS	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has an infrared sensor	✓
has an accelerometer	✓
has a cellular module	✓
Has a barometer	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
Has an iris scanner	✕
Stylus included	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has motion tracking	✕
Has optical tracking	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕

The Honor Magic V3 supports 5G connectivity and accommodates two SIM cards, with wireless networking covering Wi-Fi 4 through Wi-Fi 7 (802.11n/ac/ax/be) and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired connectivity is handled via USB Type-C at USB 3.1 speeds, though there is no HDMI output and no external memory slot. Download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbits/s with upload speeds of up to 3,500 Mbits/s, and NFC is also on board. The sensor suite includes a fingerprint scanner, GPS with Galileo support, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, barometer, and an infrared sensor, while a heart rate monitor, iris scanner, 3D facial recognition, ANT+, motion tracking, optical tracking, crash detection, satellite SOS, DLNA certification, and a built-in projector are all absent. A stylus is not included.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
Has a curved display	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Honor Magic V3 includes a video light, while its display is flat rather than curved and uses neither sapphire glass nor e-paper technology.

Final Verdict

The Honor Magic V3 makes a compelling case as a foldable smartphone built for users who want versatility without meaningful compromise on durability or capability. Its IPX8-rated foldable design measuring just 4.35 mm thin is a genuine engineering achievement, and the combination of a large OLED inner display, triple rear camera system with optical stabilization and 4K 60fps recording, and fast wired and wireless charging rounds out a specification sheet that covers most practical use cases thoroughly. Some limitations — notably the absence of HDR display standards, no headphone jack, and no direct OS updates — will matter to specific users, but for those prioritizing a slim, water-resistant foldable with strong performance hardware and capable cameras, the Honor Magic V3 represents a well-rounded and technically substantive option in its category.