Between the Magic V3 and MIX Fold 4, the Magic V3 comes out ahead in battery capacity and promised os updates, while the MIX Fold 4 wins on wired charging and screen size. Overall, the Magic V3 scores 71.7 and the MIX Fold 4 scores 71.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.7 vs 71.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Magic V3 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery capacity, promised os updates, antutu.
Pick the MIX Fold 4 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 wired charging, screen size.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, 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
- ▲Battery capacity — 0.98% more. 5150 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
- ▲AnTuTu — 0.49% more. 2050000 vs 2040000.
Why Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 1.52% more. 67 W vs 66 W.
- ▲Screen size — 0.76% more. 7.98 " vs 7.92 ".
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.2 mmlead | 9.47 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Form factor | foldable_book | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.92 " | 7.98 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 3000 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAhlead | 5100 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 66 W | 67 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 W | 50 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Xiaomi - MIX Fold 4 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Magic V3 or MIX Fold 4?+
Magic V3 has 1.0% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
Which is lighter, Magic V3 or MIX Fold 4?+
MIX Fold 4 is 0g lighter — 226g vs 226g.
Is Magic V3 waterproof?+
Magic V3 has an IPX8 rating.
Does MIX Fold 4 support 5G?+
Yes, MIX Fold 4 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Magic V3 or MIX Fold 4?+
MIX Fold 4 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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