Honor Magic7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890; launch prices were $550 and $790. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 28/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is noticeably lighter (157g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $790
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 199g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the Honor Magic7 scores 50 points higher (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 0/100; 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 S7 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (87/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 413736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 413 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1102 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 150.9×72.6×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $790 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Honor Magic7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 653.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $240. Honor Magic7 was $240 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 50 points (78/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a better fit for everyday use.