Between the Magic V3 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Magic V3 comes out ahead in wireless charging and wired charging, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on screen size and promised os updates. Overall, the Magic V3 scores 71.7 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic V3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.7 vs 67.1), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Magic V3 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Honor - Magic V3 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 214.29% more. 66 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Front camera — 100.00% more. 20 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 65.32% more. 2050000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 31.00 g less. 226 vs 257.
- ▲Battery capacity — 10.75% more. 5150 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 7.77% more. 402 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Screen size — 1.01% more. 8.0 " vs 7.92 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 9.2 mmlead | 10.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Form factor | foldable_book | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.92 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 20 MPlead | 10 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAhlead | 4650 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 66 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Magic V3 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Magic V3 has 10.8% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, Magic V3 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Magic V3 is 31g lighter — 226g vs 257g.
Is Magic V3 waterproof?+
Magic V3 has an IPX8 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Magic V3 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Magic V3 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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