Honor Magic7 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Honor Magic7 scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 185.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (4a) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
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 (4a) is a better fit for active users.