Honor Magic7 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic7 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 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 Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.