Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Magic V3, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in weight and pixel density, while the Magic V3 wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 65.3 and the Magic V3 scores 71.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic V3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.3 vs 71.7), but the 6.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, pixel density, promised os updates.
Pick the Magic V3 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
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 Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Weight — 39.00 g less. 187 vs 226.
- ▲Pixel density — 5.72% more. 425 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why Honor - Magic V3 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 164.00% more. 66 W vs 25 W.
- ▲Front camera — 100.00% more. 20 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 28.75% more. 5150 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 18.21% more. 7.92 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 1.49% more. 2050000 vs 2020000.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 226 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 9.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 7.92 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppilead | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 5000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 66 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Honor - Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 has 28.7% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Magic V3?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 39g lighter — 187g vs 226g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does Magic V3 support 5G?+
Yes, Magic V3 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Magic V3?+
Magic V3 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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