Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
The Verdict
Honor Magic V3 represents the pinnacle of foldable smartphone engineering, while Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 offers practical everyday value. Magic V3's 7.92-inch inner LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and comprehensive camera system including 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom far exceed G Stylus capabilities. Magic V3 also boasts superior 5000 nits brightness, 66W charging, and premium titanium construction. However, G Stylus delivers solid performance with its 50MP main camera, stylus integration, and genuine IP68 durability at 1/5 the price. G Stylus excels in practicality and value proposition for budget-conscious users, while Magic V3 justifies premium pricing through foldable innovation and flagship specifications. For most users, G Stylus provides excellent everyday performance; for tech enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge form factor and performance, Magic V3 is unmatched.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic V3 if…
- →World's thinnest foldable at 9.2 mm folded
- →Incredibly light at 226 g for a book-fold
- →Excellent triple camera system
Buy the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor Magic V3
Pros
- World's thinnest foldable at 9.2 mm folded
- Incredibly light at 226 g for a book-fold
- Excellent triple camera system
- 5150 mAh battery with all-day endurance
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- Very expensive at $1999
- Limited availability outside China and Europe
- No dust resistance rating
- Inner display crease still visible
- MagicOS foldable optimizations lag behind Samsung
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic V3 | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 190 g |
| Material | Titanium alloy hinge, fiber-reinforced body | Vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm (unfolded) | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP (cover) | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.92 inches (inner), 6.43 inches (cover) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED, foldable | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2344 x 2156 (inner), 2376 x 1060 (cover) | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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