PhoneLifespan

Magic V3 vs Edge 70

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Edge 70 (supported until Oct 2029); want maximum speed → Magic V3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).

Value Score: Magic V3 57 · Edge 70 55 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Honor Magic V3 $1300
Safe to buy$33.27/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Motorola Edge 70 $730
Safe to buy$18.08/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20272029

Category by category

Display
Magic V3 80Edge 70 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Magic V3 92Edge 70 55

The Magic V3's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic V3 79Edge 70 67

The Magic V3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Magic V3 83Edge 70 76

5,150mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Magic V3 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic V3 47Edge 70 48

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Magic V3 57Edge 70 55

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMagic V3Edge 70
Price (street)$1300$730
Display7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1800 nits; 6.43-inch LTPO OLED cover, 120Hz6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
RAM12GB/16GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB
Battery5,150 mAh4,800 mAh
Charging66W wired, 50W wireless68W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x periscope50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
DimensionsUnfolded 156.6 × 145.3 × 4.35 mm; folded 156.6 × 74.0 × 9.2 mm160 × 74 × 5.99 mm
Weight226 g159 g
Water resistanceIP X8/IP X9IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2029Oct 2029

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