Honor Magic 3vsSamsung Galaxy M35

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor Magic 3
Magic 3
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Honor Magic 3's battery life falls short of expectations, degrading rapidly despite its high-end specs.
The display on the Honor Magic 3 is a solid, good all-around performer with smooth visuals and vibrant colors.
The Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus's camera offers excellent flexibility and high-quality image capture capabilities overall.
The Honor Magic 3 boasts top-notch performance with seamless multitasking, rapid app launches, and exceptional battery life efficiency.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy M35
Galaxy M35
Processor:Exynos 1380
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Galaxy M35's battery life is its standout feature, offering excellent performance with heavy usage.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's display delivers top-notch performance with vibrant colors, high refresh rate, and robust build quality overall.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's camera system is a mixed bag, delivering solid everyday photos but lacking standout features.
The Samsung Galaxy M35's Exynos 1380 chip delivers impressive performance, handling demanding tasks and games seamlessly.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor Magic 3
2.84 GHz
Samsung Galaxy M35
2.40 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor Magic 3
8GB
Samsung Galaxy M35
8GB

Storage

Tie
Honor Magic 3
256GB
Samsung Galaxy M35
256GB

Weight

Winner
Honor Magic 3
203g
Samsung Galaxy M35
222g
Rank
Honor Magic 3
Winner
#244
Samsung Galaxy M35
#439
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor Magic 3
#111
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#195
Design
Honor Magic 3
#221
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#781
Display
Honor Magic 3
#234
Samsung Galaxy M35
#140
Winner
Performance
Honor Magic 3
#250
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#453
Battery
Honor Magic 3
#209
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#474
Camera
Honor Magic 3
#322
Winner
Samsung Galaxy M35
#448
item_phones_categoryId
Honor Magic 3
#1
Tie
Samsung Galaxy M35
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor Magic 3
Samsung Samsung Galaxy M35
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Exynos 1380
CPU
1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex, A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
5
5
Frequency
2.84
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 660
ARM Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
8
8
Type
RAM LPDDR5
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
256
256
Type
UFS Storage 3.1
N/A
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
RGB sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
898700
578500
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
X-axis linear motor, Superconducting hexagonal crystal structure graphene + ultra-thin VC liquid cooling
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor Magic 3

Strengths

The camera sounds really damn good when playing back video footage through the phone speakers.
The camera has three microphones, including one on the camera module, which provides excellent audio recording during video footage.
The ultra-wide-angle footage is impressive, and the camera can capture beautiful scenes, such as sunsets.
The phone has a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides smooth visuals when watching videos or playing games.
The camera can automatically adjust the exposure and contrast in real-time, making it easier to capture good photos.
The phone's stereo speaker produces great sound quality, making it perfect for music and video playback.
The Honor Magic 3 has a TOF sensor that provides intelligent software features, such as automatic field of view adjustment when taking selfies.
The phone's battery life is decent, with 25% remaining after two hours of heavy use.

Weaknesses

The phone's battery life drops significantly when using the 120Hz refresh rate or playing games.
The camera can struggle to capture details in bright lighting conditions, such as blown-out skies.
The phone's speakers are not ideal for music production or critical audio listening.
The TOF sensor can be distracting when it automatically adjusts the field of view during selfies.
The Honor Magic 3 has a relatively large notch that takes up screen real estate.
The camera app can be slow to launch and process images, especially in low-light conditions.
The phone's performance can be affected by heavy gaming or demanding tasks, causing it to heat up.
The battery life could be improved with more efficient power management.

Samsung Galaxy M35

Strengths

The Samsung Galaxy M35 offers surprisingly decent performance with its Exynos 1380 chip, handling basic tasks and demanding games like BGMI and CODM smoothly.
The phone's battery life is excellent, lasting up to a day and a half on regular use, and dropping by only 30% after three hours of heavy gaming.
The camera setup is decent, with good detail and natural colors in photos taken with the main 50MP lens, although portrait mode can struggle to detect edges.
The phone has a great display, featuring a punchy 6.6-inch Super AMOLED panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, super bright up to 1000 nits, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
The sound quality is surprisingly good thanks to the Stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos support.
The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that's quick and responsive.
Samsung's commitment to updates is solid, with 4 years of Android update and 5 years of security patches.
The phone has NFC for easy payments.

Weaknesses

The Exynos chip may not be as powerful as a Snapdragon processor, which could affect gaming performance in graphically intensive titles like Genshin Impact.
The charging speed is relatively slow, taking around 2 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100% through 25W wireless charging.
There's no charger included in the box.
The phone can get warm after prolonged gaming sessions.
The camera system may not be as strong as some other phones at this price point.
Read Full Reviews

Honor Magic 3

The Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus is a powerhouse device that boasts impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB of RAM, and a large 600mAh battery. The phone's camera system is also noteworthy, featuring a quad-camera setup with a high-resolution main sensor and a dedicated telephoto lens. Additionally, the Magic 3 Pro Plus sports a stunning 6.5-inch OLED display and supports fast charging. In this review, we'll put the device through its paces to see if it lives up to its promise of delivering top-notch performance and features.

Samsung Galaxy M35

The Samsung Galaxy M35 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers impressive performance, camera capabilities, and battery life, making it a solid choice for those looking for a Samsung phone under 20,000 rupees. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Exynos 1380 chip, which was surprisingly effective in handling demanding tasks like gaming. The M35 handled games like BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and Genshin Impact with minimal lag, even after extended periods of playtime. However, it did struggle to maintain high frame rates in Genshin Impact, especially on high settings. The camera setup features three cameras, including a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. While the photos taken by the main camera were decent with good detail and natural colors, they looked somewhat soft. The ultra-wide camera performed well in matching the color of the main camera, but portrait mode was not its strong point. The phone's battery life is where it truly shines, lasting a day and a half on regular use, even with heavy usage like gaming. However, charging was slower than expected, taking around 2 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100%. The Galaxy M35 also features a punch-hole display, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and surprisingly good sound quality courtesy of the dual speakers. The display itself is bright and smooth, reaching up to 1,000 nits, and protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy M35 offers great value for its price, with impressive performance, camera capabilities, and battery life making it a solid choice for those in the market for a budget-friendly smartphone.

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