Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Honor Magic7 scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor Magic7 by 5.2% 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.