Honor 90 vs Honor Magic7
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Honor 90
Honor Magic7
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $550
- Better camera (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, 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 90 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2800x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $550 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 90 and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Honor 90 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Honor 90 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Honor Magic7?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Honor Magic7 — 78/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Honor Magic7?
The Honor 90 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.