Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 192,269); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 181g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (77/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | $320 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 2204.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (77/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.