Honor Magic7 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,371,693); the Honor Magic7 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Honor Magic7 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic7

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 81
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 82

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

What makes Honor Magic7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2371693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 199g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor Magic7 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic7 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2967184 2371693
Geekbench Single 3013 2162
Geekbench Multi 9287 6847
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2800 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 199 g 198 g
Launch price $599 $799

Camera comparison

Honor Magic7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic7

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic7

  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
2967184 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100 -25.1%
2371693 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic7

$599

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic7 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (81/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Honor Magic7 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.