Honor Magic3 Pro+ vs Oppo Find X3 Pro: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing ultimate charging speed and a slight performance edge, the Honor Magic3 Pro+ is the winner. Its 66W wired *and* wireless charging, coupled with the Snapdragon 888+, offer a faster, more convenient experience. However, the Oppo Find X3 Pro remains a strong contender with excellent battery endurance and a refined camera system.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Magic3 Pro+ | Oppo Find X3 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, August 12 | 2021, March 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 19 | Available. Released 2021, March 19 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (6.41 x 2.95 x 0.39 in) | 163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 236 g (8.32 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2772 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~456 ppi density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.76 inches, 115.7 cm2 (~94.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, BT.2020, 500 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom 64 MP, f/1.8, (monochrome) 64 MP, f/2.4, 11mm 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 3 MP, f/3.0, (microscope), AF, ring flash, 60x magnification |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | - | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 66W wireless 5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired | 65W wired, PD, 40% in 10 min 30W wireless, 100% in 80 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Ceramic Black, Ceramic White | Gloss Black, Blue, White, Cosmic Mocha, Mars Edition, Photographer Edition |
| Models | ELZ-AN20 | CPH2173, PEEM00, OPG03 |
| Price | About 1070 EUR | About 200 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 81h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 656467 (v8) GeekBench: 3316 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Magic3 Pro+
- Faster 66W wired and wireless charging
- Slightly faster CPU performance with Snapdragon 888+
- Higher reverse charging wattage (wired)
- Potentially better sustained performance due to CPU clock speed
- Battery capacity not specified
- Potential for increased thermal throttling due to higher CPU clock speed
- Software experience may be less refined than Oppo
Oppo Find X3 Pro
- Excellent 81-hour battery endurance
- Fast 65W wired charging
- Mature and refined software experience
- Consistent camera performance
- Slower wireless charging (30W)
- Lower CPU clock speed compared to the Honor
- Reverse charging wattage is lower (10W)
Display Comparison
The Oppo Find X3 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 774 nits, providing excellent visibility in bright sunlight. While the Honor Magic3 Pro+’s peak brightness isn’t explicitly stated, it’s reasonable to expect similar performance given its flagship status. Both devices likely utilize LTPO displays for adaptive refresh rates, conserving battery life. However, without PWM dimming rate data for the Honor, it’s difficult to assess potential flicker-related eye strain for sensitive users. The Find X3 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels, ensures deep blacks and vibrant colors.
Camera Comparison
Both devices feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited. Both are described as having Photo/Video capabilities. The Oppo Find X3 Pro is known for its consistent image processing and color science. Without specific details on sensor sizes, apertures, or OIS implementation for the Honor Magic3 Pro+, it’s difficult to definitively declare a camera winner. The absence of information regarding the quality of any 'macro' lenses on either device suggests they are likely of limited utility. The real-world image quality will depend heavily on software processing, which is a key differentiator between Oppo and Honor.
Performance
Both phones are built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm), but the Honor Magic3 Pro+ steps up to the Snapdragon 888+ 5G. This seemingly minor upgrade translates to a higher peak CPU clock speed – 2.99 GHz on the Honor versus 2.84 GHz on the Oppo. While both CPUs share the same core configuration (1x Cortex-X1, 3x Cortex-A78, 4x Cortex-A55), the increased clock speed on the Magic3 Pro+ provides a tangible advantage in sustained workloads and demanding games. Both utilize LPDDR5 RAM, but the specific speed isn’t provided, making a direct comparison impossible. Thermal management will be crucial; the 888 series is known to throttle under prolonged stress, and the Pro+’s slightly higher clock speed could exacerbate this issue.
Battery Life
The Oppo Find X3 Pro achieves an impressive endurance rating of 81 hours, indicating excellent battery life. The Honor Magic3 Pro+’s battery capacity isn’t specified, but its 66W wired and 66W wireless charging capabilities are a significant advantage. The Oppo Find X3 Pro offers 65W wired charging (with a 40% charge in 10 minutes) and 30W wireless charging (100% in 80 minutes). The Honor’s faster wireless charging is a key differentiator, offering a more convenient top-up option. The 5W reverse wireless and wired charging on the Honor, compared to the Oppo’s 10W reverse wireless, is a minor advantage for emergency device charging.
Buying Guide
Buy the Honor Magic3 Pro+ if you need the absolute fastest charging available on an Android phone, both wired and wirelessly, and demand the highest possible CPU clock speed for demanding tasks. Buy the Oppo Find X3 Pro if you prioritize all-day battery life, a slightly more mature software experience, and a consistently excellent camera performance profile, even if it means sacrificing some charging speed.