Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 12i
Compare Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 12i side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 5850mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
$1,599
10categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12i
$699
3categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design claims the overall win over the Huawei Nova 12i, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design. Choose the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12i if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design wins on endurance with 5,850 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Huawei Nova 12i wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 12i: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1080 x 2388 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 391 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 650 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,940,000Winner | 315,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9820Winner | 1470 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,850 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 40 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 199 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP53 |
| Build | Porsche aerodynamic flyline ceramic and titanium body, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 6 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,599 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
Co-created with the Porsche Design studio in Zell am See, Austria, the Magic 7 RSR is an ultra-luxury supercar smartphone. Sculpted with a Porsche aerodynamic flyline ceramic rear and titanium chassis, it features a 200MP periscope telephoto, variable f/1.4-f/2.0 LOFIC primary sensor, Tandem Dual-Stack OLED, and two-way satellite connectivity.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,850mAh
Huawei Nova 12i
Huawei Nova 12i showcases flagship-inspired Super Star Orbit Ring styling, a 108MP high-resolution camera, 5000mAh battery with 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo, and EMUI 14 with customizable lock screens.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14
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