Honor Magic7 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $550 and $695. Both devices score the same overall rating of 78/100. Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra 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 1,229,229); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Honor Magic7
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $695
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
The Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 78/100. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1229229 | |
| 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 | 50W | |
| 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $695 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic7 and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 153.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $145. Honor Magic7 was $145 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
Both devices scored 78/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic7.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.