HONOR Magic V2 5G vs HONOR Magic V3 5G

Our verdict: Up front, the HONOR Magic V3 5G wins with a 20MP selfie camera. Buying outright? The HONOR Magic V2 5G is more affordable at £535.00 SIM-free.

Screen
7.92" 7.92"
Display
LTPO OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
2156 x 2344 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
402 402
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight
231 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£529.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£535.00 £1197.99
HONOR Magic V2 5G HONOR Magic V2 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Screen 7.92" 7.92"
Display LTPO OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 2156 x 2344 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 402 402
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 156.7 x 74 x 9.9 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight 231 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £44.99/mo
£529.00 upfront
SIM-free £535.00 £1197.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 7.9", both screens are similarly sharp at around 402 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G features a 50 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 Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £535.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G is available in 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V3 5G use?

The HONOR Magic V2 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), 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 Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

They weigh about the same (231 grams vs 230 grams), both are similar in overall footprint, the HONOR Magic V3 5G is slimmer at 9.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V2 5G or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V2 5G and HONOR Magic V3 5G run?

Both phones run Android.