HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs HONOR Magic 8 Lite

Our verdict: Add up the full contract cost and the HONOR Magic 8 Lite comes in £996.58 cheaper than the HONOR Magic 7 Pro. At 453 PPI, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro delivers the crisper display. Photography fans should note the HONOR Magic 7 Pro packs a 200MP main sensor. Selfie fans take note: the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has a 50MP front camera.

Screen
6.8" 6.79"
Display
LTPO OLED AMOLED
Resolution
1280 x 2800 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
453 427
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 512GB
OS
Android Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight
223 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
£113.17/mo (£30.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £399.00
HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Lite HONOR Magic 8 Lite
Screen 6.8" 6.79"
Display LTPO OLED AMOLED
Resolution 1280 x 2800 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 453 427
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 108 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 512GB
OS Android Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight 223 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts £113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £399.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the HONOR Magic 8 Lite is cheaper on contract at £393.96 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the sharper display at 453 pixels per inch versus 427, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite has a 108 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £399.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite comes in 512GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR Magic 8 Lite use?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 8 Lite is the more portable of the two — it's 34g lighter at 189 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR Magic 8 Lite?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the HONOR Magic 8 Lite is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR Magic 8 Lite run?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro runs Android and the HONOR Magic 8 Lite runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.