Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $550 and $545. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,177,196); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Honor Magic7
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $550
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Honor Magic7 scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $545 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei Nova 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 165.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $5. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.