Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores higher on the OH Rank (79 vs 78), winning 3 of 10 categories including Screen and Video. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is 0.5mm wider than Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the more recent release, from Feb 3, 2025.
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
79
78
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
77.6mm (3.06in) · Feb 3, 2025 · Rank #12
11+7+15+12+14+5+5+0+5+5 = 79
FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Video Recording* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Screen
EDITORIAL: The S25 Ultra may be an incremental upgrade in hardware and camera tech but it is a world leader in AI functionality as Samsung turns to AI software to set itself apart from the competition. This is a phone with top performance, a full day of battery life, excellent photo and video results and 7 years of very stable OS package. Included is DeX - still the very best desktop replacement software there is. The screen, while not the brightest minimizes reflections and is more usable outdoors than any other. This year, Samsung decided to give us an Ultra with improved battery endurance and faster charging too. The lack of expandable memory is the only thing keeping the S25 Ultra back. The included stylus lost its Bluetooth but still works great.
PROs
Snapdragon 8 Elite, >1400nits ~500ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and anti reflective coating, excellent 200MP main camera joined by 10MP and 50MP telephoto lenses and a 50MP ultrawide, tried and true 12MP PDAF Selfie, 7 years of OS updates and AI features ahead of the pack, amazing DeX computer replacement software
CONs
218gr 77.6mm wide glass and metal brick with a small 5000mAh battery, >60min slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, Samsung's refusal to include expandable SDmemory storage (do you know how big are these 8k video files?), the ecosystem that's trying to lock you in since 2019
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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