Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $550 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 849,080).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 849080
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $550
- Better portability (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the Honor Magic7 scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (92/100 vs 57/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 849080 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $299 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 267.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (92/100 vs 57/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (56/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a better fit for everyday use.