Honor Magic V3

Thinnest phone-turns-tablet handset, in either state.

Battery life on the foldable display is behind the competition.

With all things considered, the Magic V3 is a great all-around option if you're out there looking for a tablet that fits in phone-sized pockets.

Incredibly slim. Impressively durable. Versatile camera system. Long battery life. Interesting AI features. Gorgeous displays. Fast wired and wireless charging.

Expensive. Occasional software irritations. Ultrawide camera is mediocre.

Amazingly thin and sturday design ; Strong performance ; Very large battery ; Extremely comfortable display ; Amazingly thin and sturday design ; Strong performance ; Very large battery ; Extremely comfortable display

Display could be brighter ; Not certified against dust ; Expensive as an import in some markets ; Display could be brighter ; Not certified against dust ; Expensive as an import in some markets

The Honor Magic V3 positions itself as the top foldable phone for users who aren’t willing to compromise on the phone’s thickness and want to use a foldable phone that feels like a classic phone when closed. Additionally, Honor has made great strides...

Lightweight without losing power ; Smooth integration of foldable features ; Impressive camera at every angle

Signs of wear on foldable screen after a short time ; Awkward screen size in both configurations

If you’re looking for a gateway between a smartphone and a tablet, this is it. The multi-app view and ability to drag content across the unfolded screen means it’s perfect for fast-paced communication on the go. AI features help to smooth our processes...

Impressively thin ; Flagship specs ; Powerful camera

MagicOS feels dated ; Expensive ; Incomplete multitasking features

The Honor Magic V3 is an impressive technical achievement. While Oppo/OnePlus did an impressive job with the OnePlus Open, it sacrificed a few conveniences in the name of thinness, namely wireless charging. Honor not only beat them by including...

Incredibly thin ; Beautiful displays ; Powerful processor

Mediocre software ; Tacked-on AI tools ; Limited availability

Impressively thin and light ; Improved durability is welcome ; Easy all-day battery life ; Near crease-less inner display

Camera performance varies in low-light ; MagicOS lacks the polish of alternative foldables ; Magic Portal isn’t all that helpful

Honor has knocked it out of the park with the Magic V3, offering the thinnest and lightest foldable to date, complete with solid battery life, great performance and a handy trio of cameras. The biggest hurdle continues to be Honor’s MagicOS 8, which...

Very thin and light design ; Meaningful software updates over V2 ; Fast-charging and decent battery life ; Impressive cameras for a folding phone

Pre-installed bloatware ; Photo processing inconsistencies ; Hinge isn't as smooth/secure as the competition

The Honor Magic V3 is thinner, lighter and costs less than the main foldable competition. Its cameras are better, it has more storage, faster charging and a larger battery too. So while the software isn't as refined and Honor's update commitment is...