HONOR Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Our verdict: For screen quality, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro leads with a 6.8" display and 453 PPI density. On paper, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro wins the camera battle with 200MP on the rear. Video callers will appreciate the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and its 50MP front camera. At 223g, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.8" 6.3"
Display
LTPO OLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 2800 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
453 419
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 12
SIM Type
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/6e
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight
223 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£113.17/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£599.99 £589.00
HONOR Magic 7 Pro HONOR Magic 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen 6.8" 6.3"
Display LTPO OLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1280 x 2800 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 453 419
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 12
SIM Type 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/6e
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight 223 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £113.17/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £599.99 £589.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro's 6.3", the HONOR Magic 7 Pro has the sharper display at 453 pixels per inch versus 419, and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro 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 XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £589.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro use?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is the more portable of the two — it's 12g lighter at 223 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm, and is slimmer at 8.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro run?

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro 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.