Magic V Flip vs Magic V3
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Magic V3 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Magic V Flip 56 · Magic V3 57 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Magic V3's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The Magic V3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,150mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Magic V3 lasts longer between charges.
The Magic V3 is supported until Sep 2029 — 3 months longer than the Magic V Flip.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Magic V Flip | Magic V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $700 | $1300 |
| Display | 6.8-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision; 4-inch cover OLED | 7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1800 nits; 6.43-inch LTPO OLED cover, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 5,150 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 66W wired, 50W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x periscope |
| Dimensions | 167.3 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) | Unfolded 156.6 × 145.3 × 4.35 mm; folded 156.6 × 74.0 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | None | IP X8/IP X9 |
| Supported until | Jun 2029 | Sep 2029 |
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