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Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 15

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2024

Honor Magic V3

$2000

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

· 2024

Xiaomi 15

$899

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic V3:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓7.92" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 15:

✓35g lighter chassis (191g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1101 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $2000)
✓Larger 5,240 mAh battery capacity (+90 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor Magic V3	Xiaomi 15
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED (foldable)	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	7.92"	6.36"
Resolution & Density	2344x2156 (402 ppi)	2670x1200 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	5,000 nits peak	3,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	16 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS	50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, Light Fusion 900
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (3.5x optical zoom), f/3, OIS	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	40 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	20 MP, f/2.2	32 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm	152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm
Weight	226 g	191 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IPX8	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,150 mAh	5,240 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$2000	$899

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic V3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic V3 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic V3:

Brighter screen: 5,000 nits peak vs 3,200 nits · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

When to buy Xiaomi 15:

Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 66W · Lighter body: 191g (35g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 15

Which phone is better: Honor Magic V3 or Xiaomi 15?

Honor Magic V3 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.6/100 compared to Xiaomi 15 (87.6/100), driven by advantages in Brighter screen: 5,000 nits peak vs 3,200 nits and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 15?

Honor Magic V3 is equipped with a 7.92-inch display and 5150 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch display and 5240 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 15?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Magic V3 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 15 scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Honor Magic V3 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic V3 vs Xiaomi 15

Which phone is better: Honor Magic V3 or Xiaomi 15?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 15?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi 15?

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