Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic7 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 2,156,126); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 148); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 223g).

The Honor Magic7 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17

Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 66

Honor Magic7 Pro

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 79
Battery 80
Portability 36
Value for money 74

What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3057
  • Lighter: 177g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)

What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 2156126
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 5270 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 88/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (73/100 vs 36/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor Magic7 Pro: The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Honor Magic7 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2156126 3014433
Geekbench Single 3608 3057
Geekbench Multi 8810 9302
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2800x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 5270 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 157 148
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm
Weight 177 g 223 g
Launch price $799 $1099

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17

  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • 5270 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
76/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100 +28.5%
3014433 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17

$799

Honor Magic7 Pro

$1099

Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 17 was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (73/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?

The Honor Magic7 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Magic7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.