Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-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 2,201,149); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra, the Honor Magic7 scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (60/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Magic7 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (60/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.