Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $550 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 43/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5650 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $550
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Honor Magic7 scores 35 points higher (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $140 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $410. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $410 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 35 points (78/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.