Honor Magic7 vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 57/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic7
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic7 scores 21 points higher (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). 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 12 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (75/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | — |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
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 12 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (75/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 21 points (78/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.