Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $550 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 21/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $550
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, the Honor Magic7 scores 57 points higher (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 0/100; 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 J7 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $320 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 1522.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $230. Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 was $230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 57 points (78/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.