Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Mate X7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $625 and $1730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Mate X7
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1730
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Mate X7, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Mate X7 — 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 Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Mate X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2210x2416 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1105. Honor Magic8 was $1105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (98/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Mate X7 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate X7 is a better fit for active users.