HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs HONOR X7a

Our verdict: Display sharpness is where the HONOR Magic 7 Pro pulls ahead, hitting 453 PPI. 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. If weight matters, the HONOR X7a is easier to pocket at 196g.

Screen
6.8" 6.75"
Display
LTPO OLED TFT LCD
Resolution
1280 x 2800 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
453 260
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight
223 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts
£113.17/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £142.00
HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR X7a HONOR X7a
Screen 6.8" 6.75"
Display LTPO OLED TFT LCD
Resolution 1280 x 2800 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 453 260
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight 223 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Not rated
Contracts £113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £142.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR X7a?

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 260, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the HONOR X7a has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR X7a has a 50 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 X7a?

The HONOR X7a is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £142.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the HONOR X7a comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR X7a use?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the HONOR X7a uses the Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR X7a?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR X7a is lighter but the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is more compact. It's 27g lighter at 196 grams, though the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm, the HONOR X7a is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the HONOR X7a is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and HONOR X7a run?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro runs Android and the HONOR X7a runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.