Magic V3 vs 15 Ultra

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Winner

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The 15 Ultra wins this one, taking display and camera decisively. Against the Magic V3 it's also the sounder buy at $30.26 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Magic V3 57 · 15 Ultra 65 — 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$33.15/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Xiaomi 15 Ultra $1350

Safe to buy$30.26/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20282030

Category by category

Display

Magic V3 8015 Ultra 100

The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.

Performance

Magic V3 9215 Ultra 98

The 15 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Magic V3 7915 Ultra 96

The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

Magic V3 8315 Ultra 88

5,410mAh vs 5,150mAh — the 15 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Magic V3 4715 Ultra 53

The 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 — 5 months longer than the Magic V3.

Value

Magic V3 5715 Ultra 65

Overall value goes to the 15 Ultra at $30.26 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Magic V3	15 Ultra
Price (street)	$1300	$1350
Display	7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, up to 1800 nits; 6.43-inch LTPO OLED cover, 120Hz	6.73-inch 2K (1440×3200) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3200 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM	12GB/16GB	16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	5,410 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 50W wireless	90W wired, 80W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.5x periscope	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (70mm floating), 200MP periscope telephoto
Dimensions	Unfolded 156.6 × 145.3 × 4.35 mm; folded 156.6 × 74.0 × 9.2 mm	161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm
Weight	226 g	226 g
Water resistance	IP X8/IP X9	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2029	Mar 2030

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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.