The Honor Magic V3 price started at CNY 8,999 in China in July 2024 and at EUR 1,999 (GBP 1,699.99 in the UK) when it went global at IFA Berlin in September 2024. It has never officially launched in India. This page lists the official specs from Honor’s own spec sheet, every verified launch price, what the phone sells for in November 2026, and whether Honor’s “thinnest foldable” claim still holds against the Magic V5, Magic V6, Galaxy Z Fold and Vivo X Fold phones.
We have also corrected an error in our original 2024 version of this post. The Magic V3 was the thinnest book-style foldable at launch, but it was not the lightest. The Vivo X Fold3, launched in March 2024, weighs 219g against the Magic V3’s 226g. Tech Bichar has not tested the Magic V3. Specs come from Honor’s global spec page and press releases, and prices from official launch announcements and dated retailer listings.
Honor Magic V3 price at launch
| Market | Launch date | Variant | Official price |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12 July 2024 (sale from 19 July) | 12GB + 256GB | CNY 8,999 |
| China | 12 July 2024 | 16GB + 512GB | CNY 9,999 |
| China | 12 July 2024 | 16GB + 1TB | CNY 10,999 |
| Europe | 5 September 2024 (IFA Berlin) | 12GB + 512GB | From EUR 1,999 |
| UK | 5 September 2024 | 12GB + 512GB | GBP 1,699.99 |
| India | Not launched | – | No official price |
In the UK, FoneArena converted the GBP 1,699.99 launch price to about Rs 1,88,035 at the time. That is only a currency conversion, not an Indian price. In Europe, Honor opened pre-orders on 6 September 2024 and started deliveries on 1 October 2024. The global model comes in Reddish Brown, Green and Black.
Did the Honor Magic V3 launch in India?
No, not as of 9 November 2026. In October 2024, Madhav Sheth, CEO of Honor’s Indian licensee HTech, said the Magic V3 would come to India by the end of 2024 at a price above Rs 1 lakh. That did not happen. In April 2025, The Economic Times reported that HTech had not been able to get BIS certification for new imported models since July 2024. In August 2025, Honor India’s CP Khandelwal said the company was planning to launch the V3 “next month”, but we could not find any official Indian launch, price or sale date after that. Indian price sites still list it as upcoming, and the figures they show are estimates, not official prices.
What the Honor Magic V3 costs now (November 2026)
Honor has not announced an official price cut. Prices are now set by retailers, and they vary a lot. When we checked UK listings on 9 November 2026, new 12GB + 512GB units ranged from about GBP 1,000 to the original GBP 1,699, and open-box or used units sold for about GBP 700 to 860. In India, the only way to buy one is as an import from a marketplace seller, without official Honor warranty or service. We would not recommend that for a foldable, because screen and hinge repairs are expensive and need official parts.
Honor Magic V3 specifications
These figures come from Honor’s global spec page for the 12GB + 512GB model. The Black version is the thinnest and lightest. The other colours are slightly thicker and heavier.
| Spec | Honor Magic V3 (global) |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Black: 9.2mm folded, 4.35mm unfolded. Other colours: 9.3mm folded, 4.4mm unfolded |
| Weight | Black: about 226g. Other colours: about 230g |
| Size | 156.6mm tall, 74.0mm wide folded, 145.3mm wide unfolded |
| Inner display | 7.92-inch foldable OLED, 2344 x 2156 pixels, HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen |
| Cover display | 6.43-inch OLED, 2376 x 1060 pixels, 5,000 nits peak, Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: 1 x Cortex-X4 at 3.3GHz, 3 x Cortex-A720 at 3.2GHz, 2 x Cortex-A720 at 3.0GHz, 2 x Cortex-A520 at 2.3GHz. Adreno 750 GPU |
| Memory | 12GB RAM + 512GB storage (China also sold 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 1TB) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (f/1.6, OIS), 50MP telephoto (f/3.0, OIS, 3.5x optical), 40MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) |
| Selfie cameras | 20MP on the inner screen and 20MP on the cover screen |
| Video | Up to 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Battery | 5,150mAh typical (5,050mAh rated), third-generation silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge (charger in the box, depending on market), 50W wireless (charger sold separately) |
| Water resistance | IPX8 (up to 2.5 metres for 30 minutes). No dust rating |
| Hinge | HONOR Super Steel Hinge, rated by Honor for 500,000 folds |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, dual SIM or SIM + eSIM |
GSMArena’s spec listing shows the phone has since been updated to MagicOS 9 based on Android 15. We could not find an official Honor statement on how many more Android versions the Magic V3 will get.
Was it the world’s lightest and thinnest foldable?
Partly. At IFA 2024, Honor called the Magic V3 “the world’s thinnest inward foldable phone”. At 9.2mm folded, that was true when it launched. The Magic V2 was 9.9mm, the Vivo X Fold3 was 10.2mm, and the Galaxy Z Fold6 was 12.1mm. Honor described the weight as “featherlight” but did not claim it was the lightest foldable, and it was not. The Vivo X Fold3 weighs 219g, lighter than the Magic V3’s 226g.
Two years later, the Magic V3 is neither the thinnest nor the lightest. Honor skipped the V4 name. Its Magic V5 (July 2025) and Magic V6 (2026) are both thinner, and Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Z Fold8 is about 25g lighter.
| Foldable | Launched | Folded thickness | Weight | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Magic V3 | July 2024 | 9.2mm (Black) | 226g (Black) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Vivo X Fold3 | March 2024 | 10.2mm | 219g | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 | July 2024 | 12.1mm | 239g | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Honor Magic V5 | July 2025 | 8.8mm (Ivory White) | 217g (Ivory White) | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Vivo X Fold5 | June 2025 (India July 2025) | 9.2mm | 217g | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | July 2025 | 8.9mm | 215g | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Honor Magic V6 | 2026 (China March, global June) | 8.75mm (White) | 219g (White) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | July 2026 | 8.9mm | 215g | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (wide) | July 2026 | 9.7mm | 201g | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Vivo X Fold6 | October 2026 (India) | 9.4mm | 228g | Dimensity 9500 Super Edition |
Thickness and weight are the makers’ own figures, and Honor and Samsung quote the lightest colour. The Vivo X Fold3 chip is from Vivo’s China launch. The Magic V5’s other colours are 9.0mm and 222g, and the Magic V6’s other colours are 9.0mm and 224g.
Magic V3 vs its successors and rivals
The Magic V5 launched in China on 2 July 2025 at the same CNY 8,999 starting price, and in the UK at GBP 1,699.99. It moved to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a bigger battery (6,100mAh in China, smaller in some global markets), and IP58 and IP59 dust and water ratings. The Magic V6 starts at CNY 8,999 in China, GBP 1,999.90 in the UK and EUR 2,299.90 in Germany. It has the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6,660mAh battery on the global model, and IP68 and IP69 ratings. Neither phone has an official Indian launch.
For Indian buyers, the realistic book-style foldables are Samsung and Vivo. The Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at Rs 1,79,999 and the Z Fold8 Ultra at Rs 1,99,999. The Vivo X Fold6 costs Rs 2,19,999 for 12GB + 512GB, and the older Vivo X Fold5 launched at Rs 1,49,999. All of them come with official warranty and service in India, which the Magic V3 does not.
Should you buy the Honor Magic V3 in 2026?
- In the UK or Europe, at a big discount: it is still a slim, capable foldable with a 3.5x telephoto camera and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that handles any app or game. A used or open-box unit at around GBP 700 to 800 can be good value. At close to GBP 1,700, the Magic V5 or V6 makes more sense.
- In India: skip the import. With no official warranty or service, a single inner-screen failure can cost a large part of what you paid. Buy a Galaxy Z Fold or Vivo X Fold with local support instead.
- If you want a flagship but not a foldable: a regular flagship gives you a better camera and battery for less money. Our OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12 comparison and our list of smartphones for heavy gaming are good places to start.
For more phone news and buying guides, see our smartphones section.
Sources
- HONOR Global, Magic V3 specifications.
- HONOR Global, Magic V3 IFA 2024 launch press release, 5 September 2024.
- HONOR China, Magic V3 launch and China prices, 12 July 2024.
- FoneArena, Magic V3 UK price.
- Gizmochina, HTech confirms India plans, October 2024.
- The Economic Times, Honor’s India operations stalled, April 2025.
- Beebom, Honor India’s August 2025 launch comment.
- Vivo China, X Fold3 specifications.
- HONOR Global, Magic V5 China launch, 2 July 2025.
- HONOR Global, Magic V6 launch, 4 June 2026.
- Samsung Germany, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Z Fold7.
- 91mobiles, Galaxy Z Fold8 India launch, 22 July 2026.
- vivo India, X Fold6 India launch, 6 October 2026.
What is the Honor Magic V3 price?
It launched at CNY 8,999 in China in July 2024, and at EUR 1,999 in Europe and GBP 1,699.99 in the UK in September 2024. In November 2026, UK retailers sell new units for about GBP 1,000 to 1,699 and used ones for about GBP 700 to 860.
Is the Honor Magic V3 available in India?
No. HTech said in 2024 that it would launch in India above Rs 1 lakh, and Honor India mentioned a launch again in August 2025, but there was no official Indian launch or price as of 9 November 2026.
Is the Honor Magic V3 the thinnest and lightest foldable?
It was the thinnest book-style foldable at launch, at 9.2mm folded, but not the lightest. The Vivo X Fold3 at 219g was lighter. Today the Honor Magic V5 and V6 are thinner, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 at 201g is lighter.
Which processor does the Honor Magic V3 use?
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.3GHz, five Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2GHz and 3.0GHz, two Cortex-A520 cores at 2.3GHz, and the Adreno 750 GPU.
What is the battery and charging on the Honor Magic V3?
A 5,150mAh silicon-carbon battery (5,050mAh rated) with 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. The wired charger comes in the box. The wireless charger is sold separately.
