Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $550 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 51/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 746,808); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Honor Magic7 scores 27 points higher (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; 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 S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $699 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 317.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Honor Magic7 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (56/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 27 points (78/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.