Honor Magic 7 vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5650mAh…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
4categories won
Honor
Magic 8 Ultimate
$1,299
5categories won
10 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 7, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic 7 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Ultimate takes battery honors offering 6,600 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Magic 8 Ultimate provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Magic 8 Ultimate takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $1299.
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 vs Magic 8 Ultimate: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.81" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800 | 1280 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nits | 5000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 9780 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.7xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAh | 6,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 66 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mmWinner | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Magic 8 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749Winner | $1,299 |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.
- Display
- 6.81"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh