Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic7 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
Comparison between Honor Magic7 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic8 Pro is the stronger all-round pick for performance, cameras, and battery; the Magic7 Pro keeps the brighter main-camera aperture, f/1.4 versus f/1.6.
The Magic8 Pro pairs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with an AnTuTu score of 3,647,824, ahead of the Magic7 Pro’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 2,917,864. Its 7,100 mAh battery is larger than the older model’s 5,850 mAh, while both support 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging.
The Magic8 Pro’s telephoto camera offers 3.7 x optical zoom versus 3 x and records 4K video at 120 fps, which the Magic7 Pro does not. The Magic7 Pro counters with a larger front-camera sensor, 1/2.51″ versus 1/2.93″, and 0.64 µm pixels instead of 0.6 µm. Both have 120 Hz LTPO OLED displays and IP68 and IP69 protection.
Honor Magic7 Pro
The Honor Magic7 Pro is the better buy for front-camera priority, with a 1/2.51″ sensor versus 1/2.93″.
Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro is the better buy for longer endurance, with 7,100 mAh versus the Magic7 Pro’s 5,850 mAh.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic8 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.9 | 9.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 5,850 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,647,824
- against 2,917,864
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.32 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,917,864 | 3,647,824 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 cores at 4.32 GHz and 6 cores at 3.53 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,723 | 7,121 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Black, White | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Orange, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 162.7 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Rugged Build | No | Yes Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,850 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 56 h 27 min | 63 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,600 Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.71″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,256 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 2,808 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 458 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Dolby Vision, HDR, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Mohs Level 5 | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, NanoCrystal Shield, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, 3D face recognition, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, eSIM, DLNA, VoLTE, VoNR, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, VoLTE, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Magic7 Pro | Magic8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,299 € |
| Model numbers | PTP-N49, PTP-AN10 | BKQ-N49, BKQ-AN90, BKQ-AN10 |
