Honor Magic3
$550
Overview
Honor Magic3 is a premium mid-range Android smartphone released in 2021 with a 6.76-inch OLED, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 50 main camera, and 4600 mAh battery.
Priced at $550, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.
Specifications of Honor Magic3
The display of Honor Magic3 measures 6.76 inches with OLED technology and 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1000 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1344x2772 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor Magic3 features 3 rear cameras: 50 main, 13MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 5x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Honor Magic3 has 4600mAh capacity with 66 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 50.0. A full charge takes approximately 45 min minutes.
The performance of Honor Magic3 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset with Adreno 660 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 1130 single-core and 3700 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 820000.
The memory of Honor Magic3 offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR5 technology. Storage is 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Honor Magic3 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.2. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Honor Magic3 weighs 203.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP54. Dimensions measure 162.8 x 74.9 x 8.99 mm.
The software of Honor Magic3 runs Android 11, Magic UI 5 with Magic UI. Software support extends 3 years through 2029.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor Magic3
Yes, Honor Magic3 is good for photography with its 50 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
Yes, Honor Magic3 is excellent for gaming with its Snapdragon 888 chipset and 120Hz display. It handles demanding games at high settings with smooth frame rates.
Honor Magic3 receives 3 years of updates through 2029. This provides solid software support for the device's lifespan.
Yes, Honor Magic3 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Honor Magic3 has IP54 protection against dust and water.
Honor Magic3 has a 4600mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Honor Magic3 at $550 is a premium mid-range device offering Snapdragon 888. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Honor Magic3 supports 66 wired charging with full charge in approximately 45 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 50.0.
Honor Magic3 is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor Magic3 has a 6.76-inch OLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10+.
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Verdict
The Honor Magic3 delivers strong value for users wanting flagship-tier features at a reasonable price point. The phone excels in versatile camera system, smooth 120Hz display. Consider this phone for flagship-level performance, if you want premium features without paying flagship prices.
Key Specifications
Display
6.76"
Main Camera
50
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 20 |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $899 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.8 x 74.9 x 8.99 mm |
| Weight (g) | 203.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front, glass back or vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Golden Hour (Vegan Leather)", "Blue Hour (Vegan Leather)", "Black", "White"] |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Advanced |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.76 |
| Resolution (px) | 1344x2772 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:33 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 456 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 94.9 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 300 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 1000 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10+ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | N/A |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 11, Magic UI 5 |
| Update Policy | 3 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 26 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Triple ISP, 2.1Gbps |
| Modem | Snapdragon X60 |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 1130 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 3700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 820000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 50 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.56" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX766 |
| Main Lens | f/1.9, 23mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | 13MP, FOV: 122° |
| Telephoto | 64MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 13 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 3D Face Unlock |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| DAC/Amp | Hi-Res Audio certified |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a) |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 66 |
| Wired Standard | 66W |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 25 min |
| Full Charge Time | 45 min |
| Wireless Charging | 50.0 |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Health Management |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 11, Magic UI 5 |
| Update Window | 3 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Magic UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, Privacy Dashboard |
| Accessibility | |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Case, SIM Tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Honor Magic3 Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Honor Magic3 covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Excellent OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- + Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset for smooth performance
- - Limited water resistance
- - No expandable storage