Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Magic7
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Magic7
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9287
- Lighter: 165g vs 199g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (96/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Apple iPhone Air by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic7 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (81/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (96/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic7?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Magic7?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.