Honor Magic7 vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $550 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 55/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Huawei nova 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $550
- Better portability (90/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei nova 11, the Honor Magic7 scores 23 points higher (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Huawei nova 11 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (90/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $349 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei nova 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei nova 11 by 299.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Huawei nova 11 was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100).
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 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 23 points (78/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for everyday use.