HONOR Magic V3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G

Our Verdict: Price gives this comparison a practical starting point: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G starts lower SIM-free at £329.99, roughly £236.01 below HONOR Magic V3 5G; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G also has the lower contract total in the current deals. The trade-off is between the bigger screen and the higher-resolution 50MP rear camera and the lighter 187g body and a foldable design. Choose HONOR Magic V3 5G if you care most about the bigger screen and the higher-resolution 50MP rear camera; choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G if the lower cost is the priority.

Over a full contract, the Galaxy Z Flip6 5G works out around £772 all-in, about £1222 less than the V3 5G.

Expert Rating
4.4
10 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen
7.92" 6.7"
Display
LTPO OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2156 x 2344 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
402 426
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
20 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,150 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight
230 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£163.08/mo (£30.00 upfront) £13.00/mo (£445.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£535.00 £329.99

Prices updated 25 July 2026

HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
Expert Rating 4.4
10 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen 7.92" 6.7"
Display LTPO OLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2156 x 2344 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 402 426
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 20 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,150 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-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
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight 230 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £163.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
£13.00/mo
£445.00 upfront
SIM-free £535.00 £329.99
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

12 Months

512GB

Black

5GB

Data

£163.08 per month, £30 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G

24 Months

256GB

Yellow

100GB

Data

£13 per month, £445 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is cheaper on contract at £772.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £445.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 402, and the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a 12 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 V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £329.99.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic V3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic V3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G use?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is lighter but the HONOR Magic V3 5G is more compact. It's 43g lighter at 187 grams, though the HONOR Magic V3 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is slimmer at 6.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic V3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic V3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G run?

Both phones run Android.