Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic7
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Honor Magic7
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3013
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Honor Magic7 — 82/100; 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 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 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 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 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic7?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic7?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Magic7?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.