Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
Verdict
Honor Magic 7 Pro and Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design tie on the OH Rank at a score of 78. They score identically across all ten categories too. Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is the more recent release, from Dec 15, 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
78
78
Honor Magic 7 Pro
77.1mm (3.04in) · Nov 8, 2024 · Rank #20
11+11+13+12+14+5+4+0+5+3 = 78
* BEST phone Winter 2024FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: While seemingly incremental, this is a real upgrade over excellent 2024 Magic 6 Pro. Only the camera is similar but the physical build, (flatter) screen, fingerprint reader, speakers, water resistance, OS, AI features and even battery charging speed (both weird and wireless) have been upgraded. There is a difference in the SiCarbon battery size this time: some markets will receive Magic 7 Pro with a 5270mAh pack, others with a 5850mAh sized battery. The smaller battery model will still give you a full-day battery life but not the 36hr level performance you will get from the bigger battery version. Either way, check before you buy. What is still missing is the SD memory expansion slot and a more polished desktop replacement software.
PROs
SnapDragon 8 Elite processor with excellent overall performance, 36hr endurance from 5850mAh Silicone Carbon battery (smaller in Europe) with sub-50min 100W (80W wireless) charging, >1500nits bright 450ppi LTPO OLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 water protection, excellent 50MP 24mm OIS main + 200MP 120mm OIS periscope telephoto + 50MP 13mm ultrawide (all with PDAF), excellent 50MP 23mm OIS PDAF selfie, 7 years of very stable and feature rich OS with great AI integration, Desktop replacement feature
CONs
large 223gr 77.1 body, somewhat inconsistent videos across lenses, lack of expandable SDmemory storage (while offering 8k video recording)
Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
77.1mm (3.04in) · Dec 15, 2024 · Rank #19
11+11+13+12+14+5+4+0+5+3 = 78
FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: As last year, Honor brought us a customized (luxury) version of it's top phone. The Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is an amazing phone in every regard, beaten only by phons with best cameras. Recommended, if you can find it in your market.
PROs
Porsche Design, SD 8 Elite processor with UPS 4.0 memory, >30hrs endurance from a 5850mAh Silicone Carbon battery with sub-50min 100W (80W wireless) charging, >1500nits bright 450ppi 4320Hz PWM LTPO OLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 protection, excellent 50MP 23mm OIS main + 200MP 72mm OIS periscope tele + 50MP 13mm ultrawide (all with PDAF), a great 50MP 23mm OIS PDAF selfie, 7 years of very stable and feature rich OS and a Desktop replacement feature too
CONs
(228g) big and (77.1mm) wide body, inconsistent videos across lenses, lack of expandable storage
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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