Honor Magic7 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,643); the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5650 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Honor Magic7 scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (79/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | — |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 271.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.