Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Magic7 scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (83/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Magic7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (83/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.