Compare Google Pixel Fold vs Honor Magic V3
In this technical comparison between the Google Pixel Fold and the Honor Magic V3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 1840 x 2208 (Inner); 1080 x 2092 (Cover) for the Pixel Fold versus 2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi) for the Magic V3.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) and ~$1,999.
| Specifications |
Google Pixel Fold |
Honor Magic V3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2023 | July 2024 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dual stand-by) or Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm (Folded); 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm (Unfolded) | Unfolded: 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 mm Folded: 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 283g | 226g (Leather back) / 230g (Glass back) |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus (Back/Cover), Stainless steel hinge, Aluminum frame | Aerospace-grade fiber / Glass back, aluminum alloy frame, titanium hinge |
| Water/Dust rating | IPX8 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IPX8 water resistant (up to 2.5m for 30 mins) |
| Miscellaneous | Mirror-finish stainless steel hinge with 180-degree fluid friction | Super Steel Hinge, thinnest foldable at launch |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable OLED (Inner); OLED (Cover) | Inner: Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors |
| Size | 7.6-inch (Inner); 5.8-inch (Cover) | 7.92 inches (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 (Inner); 1080 x 2092 (Cover) | 2156 x 2344 pixels (~402 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (Inner and Cover) | 120Hz (LTPO) |
| HDR support | HDR10+; 1,450 nits peak (Inner), 1,550 nits peak (Cover) | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover); Ultra-thin glass with protective plastic layer (Inner) | Super Armored Inner Screen |
| Display (Cover) | Yes | 6.43" LTPO OLED, 1060 x 2376 px, 5000 nits (peak), NanoCrystal Shield 2.0 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz & 2x3.0 GHz & 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Tabletop Mode, Dual Screen Interpreter, Live Translate | AI Defocus Display, Magic Portal, Parallel Space, Circle to Search |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 48MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/2.0", OIS, CLAF | 50 MP, f/1.6, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS |
| Ultra-wide | 10.8MP, f/2.2, 121° FoV, 1/3.0" | 40 MP, f/2.2, 112°, AF (supports macro) |
| Telephoto / periscope | 10.8MP, f/3.05, 112mm, 5x optical zoom, 20x Super Res Zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/3.0, Periscope, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS, 100x Digital Zoom |
| OIS | - | Yes (Main and Telephoto) |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur, Slow-mo 240fps | 4K@30/60fps (10-bit), 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm (Fixed focus) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 90° (Both screens) |
| Cover selfie camera | 9.5MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm (Fixed focus) | HDR, Portrait mode, Gesture control |
| Selfie Camera features | Real Tone, Face Unblur, 4K@30/60fps video | - |
| Selfie Camera video | - | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | Spatial Audio, 3 mics with noise suppression | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio, DTS:X Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall effect | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Stylus support | No | Yes (Both inner and outer screens) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - |
| Special Features | Titan M2 security chip, VPN by Google included | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 4,821 mAh | 5150 mAh (Silicon-Carbon) |
| Wired charging | 30W (USB-PD 3.0) | 66W SuperCharge |
| Wireless charging | Yes (Qi standard) | 50W Wireless SuperCharge |
| Reverse charging | Yes (Battery Share) | 5W Reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Velvet Black, Tundra Green, Snow (White), Reddish Brown (Silk Road Dunhuang) |
| Inside the box | USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool | Phone, 66W Charger, USB-C Cable, PU Protective Case, Eject Tool |
| Price | $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) | ~$1,999 |
| Full Details | Pixel Fold - Full Specifications | Magic V3 - Full Specifications |