Magic V3 vs 15 Ultra
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 $31.28 per month of safe use.
Value Score: Magic V3 56 · 15 Ultra 64 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
An astonishingly thin and light book-style foldable with flagship cameras and a periscope zoom that rivals slab phones.
Pick it if
- ✓ Foldable fans who want the thinnest, lightest design
- ✓ Multitaskers wanting a large inner screen with strong cameras
Skip it if
- ✗ You want the longest software support window
- ✗ You need official US warranty and band support
A photographer's dream phone with a 1-inch Leica quad camera, hampered in the US only by its import-only status.
Pick it if
- ✓ Mobile photography enthusiasts
- ✓ Power users wanting the best hardware
- ✓ Buyers willing to import for the best camera
Skip it if
- ✗ You need a US warranty and carrier support
- ✗ You prefer a compact, lightweight phone
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
The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.
The 15 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
5,410mAh vs 5,150mAh — the 15 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The 15 Ultra is supported until Mar 2030 — 5 months longer than the Magic V3.
Overall value goes to the 15 Ultra at $31.28 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How thin is the Honor Magic V3?
It measures about 9.2mm folded and roughly 4.35mm unfolded, making it one of the thinnest book-style foldables available.
Does the Magic V3 have a telephoto camera?
Yes, it features a 50MP periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, plus 50MP main and 40MP ultra-wide sensors.
Can I use the Xiaomi 15 Ultra on US carriers?
It works on most GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T for LTE and 5G, but band support is incomplete and there is no carrier certification or warranty since it is not officially sold in the US.
How long will the Xiaomi 15 Ultra get updates?
Xiaomi commits to 4 years of major Android/HyperOS upgrades and 5 years of security patches from the March 2025 launch, putting end of support around March 2030.
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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