Honor Magic7 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,967,184).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1295
- Better camera (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Honor Magic7 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Honor Magic7 by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $696. Honor Magic7 was $696 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.