Honor Magic7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,656,761); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic7 Pro has the stronger camera (148 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better portability (83/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (83/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (83/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.