Honor Magic7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 59/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Honor Magic7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4650 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Honor Magic7 scores 19 points higher (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | — |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.