Honor Magic7 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 84/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,967,184).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic7 by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.