Honor Magic3 Pro
$699
Overview
Honor Magic3 Pro 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 $699, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.
Specifications of Honor Magic3 Pro
The display of Honor Magic3 Pro measures 6.76 inches with OLED technology and 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1200 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1344x2772 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor Magic3 Pro features 4 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 Pro has 4600mAh capacity with 66 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 66. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Honor Magic3 Pro 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 Pro offers 12GB RAM with 256GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR5 technology. Storage is 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Honor Magic3 Pro 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 Pro weighs 212.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 162.8 x 74.9 x 9.0 mm.
The software of Honor Magic3 Pro 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 Pro
Yes, Honor Magic3 Pro is good for photography with its 50 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
Yes, Honor Magic3 Pro 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 Pro receives 3 years of updates through 2029. This provides solid software support for the device's lifespan.
Yes, Honor Magic3 Pro supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Yes, Honor Magic3 Pro is water resistant with IP68 rating. It can withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. Avoid saltwater and high-pressure water.
Honor Magic3 Pro has a 4600mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Honor Magic3 Pro at $699 is a premium mid-range device offering Snapdragon 888. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Honor Magic3 Pro supports 66 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 66.
Honor Magic3 Pro is available in 256GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor Magic3 Pro has a 6.76-inch OLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10+.
Honor Magic3 Pro in Category Rankings
See how Honor Magic3 Pro ranks in these categories:
Fast Charging Phones
Supports 66 fast charging
Best Gaming Phones
Powered by Snapdragon 888
5G Phones
Supports 5G connectivity
Best Premium Mid-Range Phones
Premium value at $699
Water Resistant Phones
IP68 water and dust resistance
Wireless Charging Phones
Supports 66 wireless charging
Phones Under $1000
Priced at $699
Android Phones
Runs Android
Verdict
The Honor Magic3 Pro 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 | 5CC |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 |
Launch
| Announced | 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 01 |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $999 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 162.8 x 74.9 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight (g) | 212.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front, glass back or vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Golden Hour (Vegan Leather)", "Black", "White"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | graphite + vapor chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | linear actuator |
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) | 1200 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10+ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | N/A |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | 88 |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | N/A |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 11, Magic UI 5 |
| Update Policy | 3 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.99 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, 4K HDR |
| 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 | 12GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | FIPS 140-2 |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 4 |
| 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 | ToF sensor |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| 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 | No, OIS |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | screen |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 3D Structured Light |
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 | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
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 2.0 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | 2D |
| 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 | 66 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 66 |
| Wireless Standard | 50 |
| Reverse Wireless | 5.0 |
| Reverse Wired | 10 |
| Charger in Box | 66 |
| Battery Health Features | smart charging, temperature control |
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, Private Space |
| Accessibility | screen reader, magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | phone, charger, cable, case, earphones |
| 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 Pro Review: A Flagship Worth Considering
Our comprehensive review of the Honor Magic3 Pro covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. This flagship delivers on its promises.
- + Excellent OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- + Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset for smooth performance
- - No expandable storage