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Honor Magic7 Pro

Honor's flagship with a 200MP periscope telephoto camera and some of the fastest charging on this list.

The Honor Magic7 Pro is built around one standout piece of hardware: a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a specification usually reserved for camera-first phones costing considerably more. Honor pairs it with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 5000-nit peak brightness display, and some of the fastest wired and wireless charging available on any phone, making a strong case as a specs-per-dollar flagship even in markets where Honor's brand recognition trails Samsung or Apple.

Design and build

At 223 grams with NanoCrystal Shield glass on the front and back, the Magic7 Pro has a substantial, premium feel, and Honor's IP68/IP69 rating means it's certified not just for submersion but for high-pressure, high-temperature water jets — a rating typically associated with industrial or rugged devices rather than consumer flagships.

Display

The 6.8-inch LTPO OLED panel reaches an extraordinary 5000 nits at its absolute peak brightness, among the highest figures published by any phone manufacturer, and independent measurements have confirmed genuinely excellent real-world outdoor visibility. The 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Dolby Vision support round out a display that competes directly with the best from Samsung and Apple.

Performance and software

Snapdragon 8 Elite performance puts the Magic7 Pro solidly among the fastest Android phones currently available, handling demanding games and heavy multitasking without difficulty. MagicOS 9, Honor's Android skin, includes a deep set of AI-powered camera and productivity features, though its visual style and pre-installed app selection will feel less familiar to buyers coming from stock Android or iOS.

Camera

The headline feature is the 200MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS, giving genuinely more detailed, croppable zoom shots than the 5-10MP telephoto sensors common even on premium rivals. The 50MP main and 50MP ultra-wide round out a consistently high-resolution triple system, and the 50MP autofocus selfie camera with a TOF depth sensor is a notable step up from the fixed-focus selfie cameras most competitors use.

Battery and charging

Global units ship with a 5850mAh silicon-carbon battery, though EU and UK models use a smaller 5270mAh cell due to regional battery regulations — worth checking before buying if you're in Europe. Either way, 100W wired charging brings the phone to a full charge in about 33 minutes, and 80W wireless charging is unusually fast even compared to other flagships' wired speeds.

What's good

  • 200MP periscope telephoto is genuinely rare hardware at any price
  • 100W wired and 80W wireless charging are both exceptionally fast
  • IP68/IP69 rating means it tolerates high-pressure water jets, not just submersion
  • 50MP selfie camera with autofocus and a TOF depth sensor is unusually capable
  • 5000-nit peak brightness is among the highest of any phone on this list

What to weigh

  • EU/UK units ship with a smaller 5270mAh battery than the 5850mAh global version
  • MagicOS carries a heavier visual customization layer than stock Android
  • Limited official carrier support and after-sales service in some Western markets
  • No dedicated ultrawide macro mode to match some rivals' close-focus telephoto tricks

Our take

The Honor Magic7 Pro is the strongest pick on this list for anyone who specifically wants a long-reach telephoto camera and the fastest possible charging, and who's comfortable with a less familiar software experience and more limited official support outside markets where Honor has an established retail presence.

Full specifications

Display
Size6.8"
TypeLTPO OLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR
Resolution1280 x 2800 px (~453 ppi)
Peak brightness5000 nits (peak)
ProtectionNanoCrystal Shield glass
Platform
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
OSAndroid 15, MagicOS 9
Memory
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB
ExpandableNo
Camera (rear)
Main50MP, f/1.4-2.0, OIS
Telephoto200MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom, OIS
Ultra-wide50MP, f/2.0
Video4K up to 60fps, 10-bit HDR video
Camera (front)
Selfie50MP, f/2.0, autofocus, TOF 3D depth sensor
Battery
Type5850mAh Silicon-carbon Li-Ion (5270mAh in EU)
Charging100W wired (100% in 33 min), 80W wireless, 5W reverse wired
Body
Dimensions162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm
Weight223g
BuildGlass front (NanoCrystal Shield), glass back
Water resistanceIP68 / IP69 (high-pressure jets, 1.5m / 30 min)
Connectivity
Network5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.4
NFCYes
USBUSB-C 3.2
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM / dual eSIM (region dependent)

Frequently asked questions

Why does the Honor Magic7 Pro have two different battery sizes?

The global version uses a 5850mAh battery, but units sold in the EU and UK ship with a smaller 5270mAh cell due to regional battery safety and transport regulations.

How good is the 200MP telephoto camera in practice?

It provides genuine 3x optical zoom with additional digital cropping room thanks to its high resolution, generally outperforming the smaller telephoto sensors used on most competing flagships, especially when cropping in on distant subjects.

Is the Honor Magic7 Pro sold through US carriers?

No — Honor phones are not officially sold through major US carriers, so the Magic7 Pro must be purchased unlocked through Honor's own online store or third-party retailers.