Honor 500 vs Honor Magic7
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Honor Magic7
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $599
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Honor 500 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Honor 500 was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor Magic7?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor Magic7?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.