Honor Magic7 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. 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 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,627,862); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Honor Magic7 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (60/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (60/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Xiaomi 12S 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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.