HONOR Magic 8 Pro vs HONOR X7a

Our Verdict: There is not a single universal winner here: the HONOR Magic 8 Pro brings broader contract availability, and the HONOR X7a counters with a lower current starting price, about £142 versus £997. HONOR X7a is currently cheaper to buy outright by roughly £855; camera resolution favours HONOR Magic 8 Pro at 200MP, though megapixels alone do not decide image quality. That leaves the HONOR X7a as the pick for keeping the upfront or SIM-free spend lower, with the HONOR Magic 8 Pro better if its extra hardware advantages line up with how you use your phone.

Buying outright, the 7a starts at £142 SIM-free.

HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Pro vs HONOR X7a HONOR X7a
Screen
6.71" 6.75"
Display
LTPO OLED TFT LCD
Resolution
1206 x 2808 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
455 260
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Battery
6,270 mAh 5,330 mAh
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android 16 Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight
219 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts
£29.99/mo (£119.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£997.00 £142.00

Prices updated 28 July 2026

Deals Deals
HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR X7a HONOR X7a
Screen 6.71" 6.75"
Display LTPO OLED TFT LCD
Resolution 1206 x 2808 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 455 260
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm)
Battery 6,270 mAh 5,330 mAh
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight 219 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts £29.99/mo
£119.00 upfront 		-
SIM-free £997.00 £142.00
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR Magic 8 Pro
HONOR Magic 8 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Black

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£29.99 per month, £119 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

HONOR X7a
HONOR X7a

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £142

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the HONOR Magic 8 Pro or HONOR X7a?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the HONOR Magic 8 Pro has the sharper display at 455 pixels per inch versus 260, and the HONOR Magic 8 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel while the HONOR X7a has a TFT LCD.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR Magic 8 Pro or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 8 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 8 Pro or HONOR X7a?

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

What storage options are available for the HONOR Magic 8 Pro and HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro is available in 512GB, while the HONOR X7a comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR Magic 8 Pro and HONOR X7a use?

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), while the HONOR X7a uses the Mediatek MT6765H Helio G37 (12 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR Magic 8 Pro or HONOR X7a?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR X7a is lighter but the HONOR Magic 8 Pro is more compact. It's 23g lighter at 196 grams, though the HONOR Magic 8 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR Magic 8 Pro or HONOR X7a?

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the HONOR X7a is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the HONOR Magic 8 Pro and HONOR X7a run?

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro runs Android 16 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.