Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a
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Honor Magic V3
Starting at
£552.00
Honor X7a
Starting at
£138.00What's the difference between the Honor Magic V3 and Honor X7a?
Honor Magic V3 vs X7a comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Honor X7a starts at £138, £414 less than the Honor Magic V3. The Honor Magic V3 is the newer model, released in 2024.
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- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) on the Honor Magic V3, Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm) on the Honor X7a.
- The Honor Magic V3 has more RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB.
- Battery: 5150 mAh on the Honor Magic V3, 5330 mAh, 6000 mAh on the Honor X7a.
Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a specs
The Honor Magic V3 and Honor X7a differ in design, power and display features, catering to different needs. The Honor Magic V3 is foldable with a large 7.92 inch LTPO AMOLED screen and high refresh rate, suited for users who want a spacious and smooth display for media and multitasking. It has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and 12 GB RAM for demanding apps. The Honor X7a offers a simpler design with a standard 6.75 inch TFT LCD screen at 60 Hz, suitable for everyday use and lighter tasks. Its battery options include 5330 mAh and 6000 mAh capacities and it supports microSD card storage, appealing to users prioritising longer battery life and expandable memory. Both support 5G and have similar main camera megapixels but differ in front camera resolution and other features.
Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a price
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Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a battery life and software updates
Durability covers battery capacity, software updates, foldability and operating system. These differences affect how long you can use the phones between charges and the device experience over time.
Battery Capacity Options
The Honor Magic V3 has a 5150 mAh battery, which offers solid endurance for daily use. The Honor X7a provides two battery capacities, 5330 mAh and 6000 mAh, giving longer use between charges especially with the larger 6000 mAh option. This suits users who prioritise extended battery life.
Foldability
The Honor Magic V3 is foldable, opening to a larger screen size and offering a different form factor. The Honor X7a is not foldable, maintaining a traditional smartphone shape for users comfortable with a standard design.
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Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a performance
Performance depends on chipset power, RAM size and storage. These factors determine how well the phone handles apps, multitasking and storage needs.
Chipset and Processing Power
The Honor Magic V3 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset built on a 4 nm process, providing strong performance for demanding apps and smooth multitasking. The Honor X7a uses a Mediatek Helio G37 chipset built on 12 nm, which is designed for everyday tasks and lighter app usage.
Memory and Storage
The Honor Magic V3 has 12 GB of RAM, which keeps many apps open and running smoothly at once. It also offers 512 GB of storage, providing ample space for apps, media and files without needing extra cards. The Honor X7a has 6 GB of RAM, suitable for typical daily use, and 128 GB of storage, which covers everyday storage but may require more management.
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Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a screen
Screen quality affects how images and video look and how smooth interactions feel. Size, resolution, refresh rate and panel type all contribute to the display experience.
Screen Size and Type
The Honor Magic V3 features a large 7.92 inch LTPO AMOLED screen, offering rich colours and deep contrast, ideal for media consumption and multitasking. The Honor X7a has a 6.75 inch TFT LCD screen, which suits users looking for a simpler display experience.
Resolution and Refresh Rate
The Honor Magic V3 has a high resolution of 2156 by 2344 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering sharp images and very smooth scrolling or animations. The Honor X7a offers 720 by 1600 pixels resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate, providing standard clarity and refresh suitable for everyday use.
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Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a camera
Audiovisual features include camera resolutions that affect photo and video detail, especially for selfies and main shots.
Front Camera Resolution
The Honor Magic V3 has a 20 megapixel front camera, capturing more detail in selfies and video calls. The Honor X7a's front camera is 8 megapixels, suitable for casual use and basic self-portraits.
Main Camera Quality
Both devices share a 50 megapixel main camera, offering high resolution for photos and videos. This means either phone can deliver detailed main shots.
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Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a size and design
Miscellaneous features cover physical size, connectivity options and storage expandability, influencing everyday convenience and compatibility.
Physical Dimensions and Weight
The Honor Magic V3 measures 156.6 mm in height, 145.3 mm in width and has a depth of 4.35 mm, weighing 226 or 230 grams. Its foldable design leads to a wider form when open. The Honor X7a is taller at 167.5 mm, much narrower at 76.9 mm, and thicker at 8.3 mm, weighing 196 grams, giving a lighter, more traditional smartphone feel.
Connectivity and Expansion
The Honor Magic V3 supports dual physical SIM and eSIM, and has a USB Type-C connector. The Honor X7a supports dual physical SIM, has both USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and includes a microSDXC slot for expandable storage, appealing to users who want to increase their storage capacity.
Network and Carrier Compatibility
Both phones support 5G networks and come unlocked, giving flexibility for use with various mobile carriers.
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Honor Magic V3 or Honor X7a: which should you buy?
Buy the Honor Magic V3 if
- you want more RAM (12 GB vs 6 GB)
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
Buy the Honor X7a if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £138, £414 less than the Honor Magic V3
- you want a headphone jack
- you want a memory card slot
Honor Magic V3 vs Honor X7a FAQs
Honor Magic V3 vs X7a comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) on the Honor Magic V3, Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm) on the Honor X7a. The Honor Magic V3 has more RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB.
The Honor X7a is cheaper refurbished, from £138 compared with £552 for the Honor Magic V3.
The Honor Magic V3 has 5150 mAh and the Honor X7a has 5330 mAh, 6000 mAh.
Both have the same main camera: 50 megapixels.
The Honor Magic V3 adds more RAM (12 GB vs 6 GB), an OLED screen and a smoother screen (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). Refurbished, it costs £414 more (from £552 vs £138).
Refurbished, the Honor Magic V3 comes in 512GB, and the Honor X7a in 128GB.
