Honor Magic7 vs Honor X9a

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G; estimated prices are $550 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 52/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 26 points (78/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money
Honor X9a
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 50
Portability 75
Value for money 44
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 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $550

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Honor X9a, the Honor Magic7 scores 26 points higher (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (75/100 vs 60/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Honor X9a
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 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 40W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 175 g
Price $550 $350
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
52/100 -426.9%
592015 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Honor X9a by 426.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic7
$550
Honor X9a
$350

Price difference: $200. Honor X9a is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (75/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 26 points (78/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Honor X9a — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X9a?

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

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use.