Honor 20 Pro vs HONOR Magic V3 5G

Our Verdict: Magic V3 5G has the more convincing hardware case here, led by a larger 7.92" screen versus 6.26" and a larger 5,150 mAh battery beside 4,000 mAh. Honor 20 Pro counters with a 182g body, 48g lighter, and Honor 20 Pro is cheaper SIM-free from £147. Choose HONOR Magic V3 5G for those spec advantages; choose Honor 20 Pro if the cheaper or simpler package better fits the deal you want.

Buying outright, the Pro starts at £147 SIM-free.

Honor 20 Pro Honor 20 Pro vs HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Screen
6.26" 7.92"
Display
IPS LCD LTPO OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
412 402
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
4,000 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage
256GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight
182 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £163.08/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£147.00 £535.00

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Deals Deals
Honor 20 Pro Honor 20 Pro HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Screen 6.26" 7.92"
Display IPS LCD LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 412 402
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 4,000 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight 182 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £163.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £147.00 £535.00
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Honor 20 Pro
Honor 20 Pro

256GB

Black

Refurbished

From £147

HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

12 Months

512GB

Black

5GB

Data

£163.08 per month, £30 upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Honor 20 Pro or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the Honor 20 Pro's 6.3", the Honor 20 Pro has the sharper display at 412 pixels per inch versus 402, and the Honor 20 Pro uses a IPS LCD panel while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Honor 20 Pro or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Honor 20 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Honor 20 Pro or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Honor 20 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £147.00.

What storage options are available for the Honor 20 Pro and HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Honor 20 Pro is available in 256GB, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Honor 20 Pro and HONOR Magic V3 5G use?

The Honor 20 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Honor 20 Pro or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Honor 20 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 48g lighter at 182 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm, and is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Honor 20 Pro or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Honor 20 Pro is rated Not rated, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Honor 20 Pro and HONOR Magic V3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.