Fairphone 3+ vs Honor Magic7

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $489 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 26/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 243,691); the Honor Magic7 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.9mm).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 52 points (78/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money 0
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $550

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 52 points higher (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Honor Magic7 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Honor Magic7
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 243691 3119308
Geekbench Single 295 3041
Geekbench Multi 1037 9494
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 2800x1256
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 189 g 199 g
Launch price $489 $550
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100 +92.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 3+
$489
Honor Magic7
$550

Launch price difference: $61. Fairphone 3+ was $61 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (56/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 52 points (78/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Honor Magic7?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Honor Magic7?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.