Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Verdict

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design scores higher on the OH Rank (78 vs 77), winning 2 of 10 categories including Battery and Main Camera. Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is 1.3mm wider than Samsung Galaxy S25+. Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the more recent release, from Feb 3, 2025.

Score Breakdown

Category

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design

77.1mm (3.04in) · Dec 15, 2024 · Rank #19

Samsung Galaxy S25+

75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
Performance /15
11
11
Battery /15
11
8
Screen /15
13
15
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
14
12
Selfie /5
5
5
Video /5
4
4
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
3
5
TOTAL
78
77
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
Samsung Galaxy S25+
75.8mm (2.98in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #25
11+8+15+12+12+5+4+0+5+5 = 77
FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software

EDITORIAL: Despite minimal upgrades the S25+ looks great. It comes with the fastest 2024 processor, memory and USB hardware, top screen and a big push in AI and overall functionality. A very complete (if uninspired) package.

PROs
good build, great SnapDragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.0 performance, excellent >1400nits >500ppi LTPO AMOLED with HDR10+, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS PDAF main + 10MP 67mm OIS PDAF telephoto + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, a great 12MP 26mm dual-pixel PDAF selfie, leading AI features, 7 years of OS updates, DeX software that can replace your computer for most work scenarios and a fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port 1.2
CONs
24hr endurance from a large phone, small 4900mAh old-tech lithium battery with slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, no AF on ultrawide, 8k Video recording but no expandable storage, lack of real innovation that Samsung S series phones used to shine at

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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