Honor Magic5 vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Honor Magic7 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1099
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3014433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3057 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9302 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5270 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 148 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Honor Magic5 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Honor Magic5 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (62/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.