UAE Price
AED 4,300
India Price
₹89,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Magic Vs3 256GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 7.92 inches, 201.6 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 4,300 in the UAE and ₹89,999 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Honor MagicVs3 excels with its 5000mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging—rare in foldables—and a 7.92-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2156x2344 resolution and Dolby Vision for cinematic clarity. The 16MP dual cameras deliver consistent detail in daylight, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ensures smooth multitasking. This is for professionals who need a tablet-sized screen for document editing and video calls without carrying two devices, and who prioritize fast charging over camera versatility. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained 5G gaming—performance drops after 20 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 4300, it’s competitive because no other foldable under AED 5000 offers 66W wired and 50W wireless charging together. In India at ₹89999, it’s overpriced: the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 offers similar specs with better thermals at ₹84999, making the MagicVs3 a premium paywall without proportional gains.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/3.4, (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 112˚, (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 90˚, (wide) Cover camera: 16 MP, f/2.2, 90˚, (wide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2 |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.2 x 4.65 mm or 4.8 mmFolded: 156.8 x 74.0 x 9.8 mm or 10.1 mm |
| Weight | 229 g or 231 g (8.08 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, 120Hz |
| Size | 7.92 inches, 201.6 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | King Kong Rhinoceros |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Velvet Black, Snow, Tundra Green |
| Models | FLC-AN00 |
| Price | About 980 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, July 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 19 |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Magic Vs3.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to rapid advancements in foldable technology, making newer models more appealing. However, if you find it at a significantly discounted price, it still offers solid performance for everyday use.
The Honor Magic Vs3 256GB is priced at AED 4300 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Honor Magic Vs3 256GB is priced at ₹89999 in India. It can be purchased through official Honor stores and select e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos with accurate colors in daylight and good low-light detail. Video recording is smooth with stable stabilization across all lenses.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including screen-on time from the foldable display. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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