Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $599 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5650 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Honor Magic7 scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.