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 Honor MagicPad 3 Pro |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $541.67 | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | N/A | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | - | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| GPRS | No | - |
| EDGE | No | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, October 15 2025, October | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, October 23 | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 293.9 x 201.4 x 5.8 mm (11.57 x 7.93 x 0.23 in) | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 595 g (1.31 lb) | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | - | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| SIM | No | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Features | - | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD, 1B colors, 165Hz, HDR Vivid, 1000 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 13.3 inches, 527.0 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~289 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Features | - | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Display | 13.3″ 2136×3200 pixels | - |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256/512 GB, 12/16 GB RAM 256/512 GB | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Features | - | UFS 4.0 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | - |
| Main Camera | ||
| Quad | - | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 9 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | - | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | - | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (8 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | NoIMAX Enhanced | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, ASHA | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | - | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, Display Port 1.2, OTG, accessory connector pins | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 12450 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired5W reverse wired | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | 12450 mAh | - |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Gray, White, Gold | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Models | YLP-W00 | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR | - | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
| Price | - | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 |
| Expected price | 65,000 | - |
| Others | Stylus support | - |
| Variant | 12GB 256GB / 12GB 512GB / 16GB 512GB | - |
| Made by | China | - |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | - | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | - | Active use score 13:49h |
| — | Performance | — |
| — | Display | Win |
| — | Camera | Win |
| Win | Battery | — |
| Win | Charging | — |
| Win | RAM | — |
| — | 5G | Win |
| — | Price | — |
- Larger 12450mAh battery reservoir (7450mAh more capacity than Galaxy S24 Ultra)
- Speedier 80W wired charging (35W faster turnaround than Galaxy S24 Ultra)
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Lower primary camera resolution (13MP vs 200MP on Galaxy S24 Ultra)
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on MagicPad 3 Pro)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on MagicPad 3 Pro)
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for superior low-light and steady video
- Higher-resolution 200MP main camera (187MP advantage vs MagicPad 3 Pro)
- Smaller 5000mAh battery capacity (-7450mAh deficit vs MagicPad 3 Pro)
- Slower wired charging turnaround (45W vs 80W on MagicPad 3 Pro)
Putting the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro face-to-face with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra reveals decisive contrasts in hardware tuning, camera capabilities, and battery endurance.
Computational capability is closely matched between the two contenders. The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro's Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) deliver comparable operational stability, ensuring fluid navigation, dependable system transitions, and reliable day-to-day multitasking.
Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen at 165Hz found on the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 13MP camera on the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro.
Power endurance and charging turnaround lean toward the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro, pairing a 12450mAh battery with 80W recharging to ensure lower downtime between intensive usage cycles compared to 5000mAh (45W) on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Overall Verdict: This matchup finishes in an exceptionally tight deadlock with 3 category wins each. The optimal choice hinges on individual user priorities: choose the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro if you favor its specific design and hardware balance, or opt for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if its unique strengths align closer with your daily routine.
