Between the Magic V3 and iPhone 16e, the Magic V3 comes out ahead in wired charging and ram, while the iPhone 16e wins on weight and pixel density. Overall, the Magic V3 scores 71.7 and the iPhone 16e scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Magic V3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 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 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 wired charging, ram, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the iPhone 16e 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.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, promised os updates, 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
- ▲Wired charging — 230.00% more. 66 W vs 20 W.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Front camera — 66.67% more. 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Screen size — 29.84% more. 7.92 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 29.75% more. 2050000 vs 1580000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 28.59% more. 5150 mAh vs 4005 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Apple - iPhone 16e wins
- ▲Weight — 59.00 g less. 167 vs 226.
- ▲Pixel density — 14.43% more. 460 ppi vs 402 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 167 glead |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 7.8 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.92 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 1200 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 20 MPlead | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAhlead | 4005 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 66 Wlead | 20 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Honor - Magic V3 | Apple - iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Magic V3 or iPhone 16e?+
Magic V3 has 28.6% more battery — 5150 mAh vs 4005 mAh.
Which is lighter, Magic V3 or iPhone 16e?+
iPhone 16e is 59g lighter — 226g vs 167g.
Is Magic V3 waterproof?+
Magic V3 has an IPX8 rating.
Does iPhone 16e support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 16e supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Magic V3 or iPhone 16e?+
Magic V3 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Magic V3 or iPhone 16e?+
Magic V3 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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