Honor 50 vs Honor Magic7

The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Performance 54
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 33
Portability 77
Value for money 46
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
What makes Honor 50 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $550

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, 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 Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (77/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 50: The Honor 50 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 Honor 50 Honor Magic7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 781542 3119308
Geekbench Single 1017 3041
Geekbench Multi 2943 9494
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1256
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 175 g 199 g
Launch price $400 $550
Camera comparison
Honor 50
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Honor 50
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 50
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 50 and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
54/100
781542 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100 +74.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Honor 50 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 50
$400
Honor Magic7
$550

Launch price difference: $150. Honor 50 was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (81/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (77/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Honor Magic7?

The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Honor Magic7?

The Honor 50 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.