Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Honor Magic V3 represents cutting-edge foldable technology with a revolutionary 4.35mm profile when unfolded, titanium construction, and 5000-nit brightness across dual LTPO OLED displays. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP telephoto with 3.5x zoom, 66W wired charging, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity far exceed capabilities from Samsung's 2019 flagship. Galaxy Note 10+ delivered premium performance for its era with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 855 processor, and excellent stylus integration. However, the five-year technology gap is substantial: Note 10+ lacks 5G, offers only 60Hz refresh, includes dated Android 9, and manages significantly weaker charging speeds. Magic V3's innovative form factor, superior display tech, modern processor, and advanced camera system justify the $900 premium for users prioritizing cutting-edge features. Galaxy Note 10+ remains respectable as a legacy device but cannot compete with current flagship capabilities.
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 Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 196 g |
| Material | Titanium alloy hinge, fiber-reinforced body | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm (unfolded) | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP (cover) | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5150 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.92 inches (inner), 6.43 inches (cover) | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED, foldable | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2344 x 2156 (inner), 2376 x 1060 (cover) | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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