Honor Magic 7 vs Huawei Nova 12i
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Huawei Nova 12i side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 5650mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $749 vs $699…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
10categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12i
$699
1categories won
2 categories tied · 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 Huawei Nova 12i, 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 Huawei Nova 12i 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.
Huawei Nova 12i 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 Huawei Nova 12i: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1264 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 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 315,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 1470 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | 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@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 40 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP53 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | Huawei Nova 12i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | 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 | $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
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