Magic V3 vs Edge 70
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.
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.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Magic V3 | Edge 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1300 | $730 |
| Display | 7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1800 nits; 6.43-inch LTPO OLED cover, 120Hz | 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, up to 4500 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,150 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50W wireless | 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x periscope | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | Unfolded 156.6 × 145.3 × 4.35 mm; folded 156.6 × 74.0 × 9.2 mm | 160 × 74 × 5.99 mm |
| Weight | 226 g | 159 g |
| Water resistance | IP X8/IP X9 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Sep 2029 | Oct 2029 |
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