Honor Magic 7 vs Honor X5b
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Honor X5b side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Helio G36, 5650mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $749 vs $699. Full…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
11categories won
Honor
Honor X5b
$699
2categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 claims the overall win over the Honor X5b, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Honor Magic 7 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor Magic 7. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X5b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor Magic 7 wins on endurance with 5,650 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Honor Magic 7 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Honor Magic 7 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Honor X5b wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $749.
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 Honor X5b: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.56" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800Winner | 720 x 1612 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 530 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 890 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.95 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP52 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14, MagicOS 8.0 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749 | $699Winner |
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 X5b
Honor X5b delivers an essential smartphone experience on Android 14, boasting a 5200mAh battery, 90Hz eye-comfort display, side fingerprint sensor, and microSD card expansion.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
- Software
- 14, MagicOS 8.0