Honor Magic7 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $1099 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3014433 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Sharp Aquos R9 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (79/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.