Honor Magic V3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Honor's Magic V3 represents the pinnacle of foldable engineering with its ultra-thin 4.35mm unfolded profile, dual 120Hz OLED displays (7.92" and 6.43"), and exceptional 5000-nit peak brightness. Its 50MP main camera with OIS, dual 50MP telephoto setup, and 66W fast charging deliver flagship capabilities. Sony's Xperia 1 VI counters with a more practical form factor, superior video prowess (4K@120fps HDR), and continuous optical zoom spanning 85-170mm that professionals will appreciate. The Xperia weighs 34g less and costs $600 less. While Magic V3 excels in innovation and multitasking across two screens, the Xperia 1 VI offers better everyday usability, proven durability (IP68), and exceptional value for content creators. Choose Magic V3 for cutting-edge foldable technology; select Xperia 1 VI for premium traditional performance at a significantly better price.
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 Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic V3 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 192 g |
| Material | Titanium alloy hinge, fiber-reinforced body | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm (unfolded) | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 16 MP (cover) | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7.92 inches (inner), 6.43 inches (cover) | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED, foldable | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2344 x 2156 (inner), 2376 x 1060 (cover) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (both) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 5000 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.15 GHz + 2x2.96 GHz + 2x2.27 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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