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Should You Upgrade from the Honor Magic V3 to the Honor Magic V6 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor Magic V3 to the Honor Magic V6 5G, 2 years apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Honor Magic V6 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic V3, and the BeastScore rises from 87.6 to 90.1. The biggest improvements: battery rated 7 points higher, display rated 4 points higher, 1,510 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 11 points lower.

What you gain with the Honor Magic V6 5G

  • +Battery rated 7 points higher
  • +Display rated 4 points higher
  • +1,510 mAh bigger battery

What you give up

  • −Camera rated 11 points lower
SpecHonor Magic V3Honor Magic V6 5GChange
BeastScore (overall)87.690.1+2.5 (3%)
Performance score9595No real change
Camera score9180−11 (12%)
Battery score8895+7 (8%)
Display score9094+4 (4%)
Battery capacity5,150 mAh6,660 mAh+1,510 mAh (29%)
Screen size7.9"8.0"No real change
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM16 GB16 GBNo real change

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen

Honor Magic V3 vs Honor Magic V6 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Honor Magic V3 to the Honor Magic V6 5G?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Honor Magic V6 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic V3, and the BeastScore rises from 87.6 to 90.1. The biggest improvements: battery rated 7 points higher, display rated 4 points higher, 1,510 mah bigger battery. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 11 points lower.

What is the biggest difference between the Honor Magic V3 and Honor Magic V6 5G?

Battery rated 7 points higher: 88 on the Honor Magic V3 vs 95 on the Honor Magic V6 5G.

Does the Honor Magic V6 5G have a bigger battery than the Honor Magic V3?

The Honor Magic V6 5G has a 6,660 mAh battery versus 5,150 mAh on the Honor Magic V3 (+1,510 mAh (29%)).

Who should upgrade to the Honor Magic V6 5G?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.

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