Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers superior performance and camera capabilities with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 50 MP triple camera system with 3.5x optical zoom, and exceptional 1800-nit LTPO OLED display. Battery life advantages include a larger 5100 mAh cell with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 prioritizes innovation through its foldable form factor, weighing just 183g with a 1.9-inch cover display for quick notifications. However, it suffers from dated Snapdragon 888 performance, modest 12 MP dual cameras, and only 3300 mAh battery capacity limiting practical usage. Display technology favors the Magic 5 Pro with superior brightness and resolution, though the Z Flip 3's folding design offers unique versatility. For everyday users prioritizing photography, performance, and reliability, Honor Magic 5 Pro is the stronger choice at equivalent pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…
- →First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- →IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- →Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Pros
- First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
- Compact and stylish when folded
- 120Hz inner display
Cons
- Poor battery life with 3300 mAh
- Slow 15W charging
- Dual 12 MP cameras are basic
- Visible display crease
- Snapdragon 888 thermal issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 183 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 10W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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