Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $550 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Honor Magic7
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5650 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $550
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic7 scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100; 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 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (60/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $345 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 172.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $205. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $205 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (60/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
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 SE is a better fit for active users.