Honor Magic7 vs Honor X9 5G

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 46/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 32 points (78/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money
Honor X9 5G
Performance 46
Display 65
Camera 31
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Honor X9 5G, the Honor Magic7 scores 32 points higher (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Honor X9 5G: The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Honor X9 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 592015
Geekbench Single 3041 905
Geekbench Multi 9494 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1256 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Price $550
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Honor X9 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Honor X9 5G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Honor X9 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Honor X9 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Honor X9 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 -426.9%
592015 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Honor X9 5G by 426.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic7
$550
Honor X9 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (81/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9 5G?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 32 points (78/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Honor X9 5G?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Honor X9 5G — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9 5G?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9 5G?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Honor X9 5G?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9 5G is a better fit for everyday use.