Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,684,869); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor Magic7 scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (60/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic7 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (60/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.