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Xiaomi 15 vs Honor Magic V3

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

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· 2024

Xiaomi 15

$899

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

· 2024

Honor Magic V3

$2000

87.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.6

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery88/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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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)

Reasons to buy Honor Magic V3:

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

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Xiaomi 15	Honor Magic V3
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO OLED (foldable)
Screen Size	6.36"	7.92"
Resolution & Density	2670x1200 (460 ppi)	2344x2156 (402 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,200 nits peak	5,000 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 15	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.62, OIS, Light Fusion 900	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2, OIS	50 MP (3.5x optical zoom), f/3, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.2	40 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	32 MP, f/2	20 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	152.3 x 71.2 x 8.08 mm	156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm
Weight	191 g	226 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	IP68	IPX8
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,240 mAh	5,150 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	90W wired fast charging	66W 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	6.0	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
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	$899	$2000

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 15 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15:

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

When to buy Honor Magic V3:

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

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 vs Honor Magic V3

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

Xiaomi 15 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.6/100 compared to Honor Magic V3 (87.6/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 66W and Lighter body: 191g (35g lighter in hand).

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

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

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

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

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi 15 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 15 vs Honor Magic V3

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

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

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

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