Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $899 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 18/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Honor Magic7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $899
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 67 points higher (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (82/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 0/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (68/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1920x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $459 |
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Main: 16MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 5.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $440. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 was $440 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (82/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (68/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 67 points (85/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.