HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition

Our verdict: Pixel density goes to the HONOR Magic 7 Pro at 453 PPI. With 200MP on the rear, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the higher-resolution camera. Front-camera quality goes to the HONOR Magic 7 Pro at 50MP. At 198g, the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
LTPO OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1280 x 2800 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
453 385
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
223 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts
£113.17/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £345.56
HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy A56  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display LTPO OLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280 x 2800 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 453 385
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Exynos 1580 (4 nm)
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight 223 grams 198 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Contracts £113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £345.56
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

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 385, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £345.56.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition use?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition uses the Exynos 1580 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

The Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is the more portable of the two — it's 25g lighter at 198 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition run?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A56 Enterprise Edition runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.