Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy M56
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 55/100 (a 23-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 1,031,048); the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M56, the Honor Magic7 scores 23 points higher (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (92/100 vs 60/100). 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 M56 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (80/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy M56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | — |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy M56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 202.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M56
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (92/100 vs 60/100).
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 M56 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (80/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 23 points (78/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy M56 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy M56?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users.