Between the Magic V3 and Pixel 9, the Magic V3 comes out ahead in wireless charging and wired charging, while the Pixel 9 wins on weight and pixel density. Overall, the Magic V3 scores 71.7 and the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic V3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 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 weight, pixel density, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Magic V3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Honor - Magic V3 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 144.44% more. 66 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Front camera — 90.48% more. 20 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 65.32% more. 2050000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 25.71% more. 7.92 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 9.57% more. 5150 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Weight — 28.00 g less. 198 vs 226.
- ▲Pixel density — 4.98% more. 422 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 198 glead |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.92 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppi | 422 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 20 MPlead | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAhlead | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 66 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Magic V3 or Pixel 9?+
Magic V3 has 9.6% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Magic V3 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 is 28g lighter — 226g vs 198g.
Is Magic V3 waterproof?+
Magic V3 has an IPX8 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Magic V3 or Pixel 9?+
Magic V3 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Magic V3 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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