Honor has officially introduced the Magic 7 series in China, unveiling two new models: the Honor Magic 7 and the Honor Magic 7 Pro. These smartphones are the successors to last year's Honor Magic 6 and 6 Pro, and they incorporate advanced AI features along with improved specifications to enhance the user experience. Let's take a closer look at the main specifications.
Specs of Honor Magic 7 & 7 Pro
The Honor Magic 7 comes with a 6.78-inch ultra-slim flat OLED display, whereas the Magic 7 Pro offers a 6.8-inch quad-curved OLED screen. Both models are equipped with a 1-120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals, and they reach a peak HDR brightness of 5000 nits, making them among the brightest smartphone displays currently available.
Details on the Honor Magic 7 Pro
This display features Honor's AI Oasis Eye-Care technology, which includes round polarized light protection that helps reduce harmful blue light exposure and enhances lutein absorption. It has also received TÜV Rheinland certifications for comfortable viewing and flicker-free experience.
Both devices are powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, manufactured using a second-gen 3nm process. This high-performance chipset boasts an octa-core structure, with two prime cores running at 4.32GHz and six performance cores at 3.53GHz. It pairs with the Adreno 830 GPU, which delivers a 40% enhancement in gaming performance. Additionally, the smartphones include Honor's ultra-wide liquid cooling system to efficiently manage heat during intense gaming or multitasking, maintaining a temperature below 44.8°C during demanding games like Genshin Impact.
Software and User Experience
The Magic 7 series operates on MagicOS 9.0, which is based on Android 15. This operating system enhances AI functionalities, featuring the YOYO Smart Assistant that lets users manage app notifications and subscriptions through a single voice command. The interface is crafted to provide a smooth user experience, with upgrades in privacy features such as AI Face Swap Detection for safer video calls.
The camera configuration of the Honor Magic 7 consists of a 50MP (OmniVision OVH9000) Ultra-Dynamic Eagle Eye main sensor, accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The Magic 7 Pro raises the bar with a refined 50MP (OmniVision OVH9000) main camera that features a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/2.0) along with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens (Samsung S5KHP3) that supports 100x digital zoom and OIS.
Advanced Camera Features
The front-facing cameras of the Honor Magic 7 series include a 50MP selfie camera, while the Magic 7 Pro adds a ToF depth-sensing camera to improve 3D facial recognition and portrait effects. Both models shine in AI-enhanced photography, providing features like AI Eagle Eye Burst, super portrait mode, and AI-driven image improvements for superior photo quality in any lighting condition.
The Magic 7 holds a 5650mAh battery, while the Magic 7 Pro has a larger 5850mAh capacity. Both models support 100W wired fast charging and 80W wireless charging, allowing for swift power restoration. Honor's third-generation Qinghai Lake battery technology, along with the E2 chip, boosts battery health and longevity.
Durability and Connectivity
The Honor Magic 7 series includes a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, allowing for unlocking even with wet hands, and it also features 3D facial recognition for quick and secure access. Both devices are rated IP68 and IP69 for water and dust resistance, making them suitable for a variety of environments. They support 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and DTS Ultra technology for enhanced audio quality.
The Honor Magic 7 offers Beidou satellite messaging, while the Magic 7 Pro features Tiantong satellite communication, ensuring connectivity even without traditional signals. The Magic 7 series boasts 10x drop resistance, certified by SGS, ensuring better screen durability in different situations. In terms of size, the Honor Magic 7 measures 162.1 x 75.8 x 7.95 mm and weighs around 199g, while the Magic 7 Pro is 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm, weighing about 223g.
Pricing and Launch Details
The Honor Magic 7 is available in five bright colors: Sunrise Gold, Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black. The Honor Magic 7 Pro comes in four classy color options: Moon Shadow Grey, Snowy White, Sky Blue, and Velvet Black.
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Honor Magic 7:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: 4,499 Yuan ($631)
- 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage: 4,799 Yuan ($673)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: 4,999 Yuan ($701)
- 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage: 5,499 Yuan ($771)
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Honor Magic 7 Pro:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage: 5,699 Yuan ($799)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage: 6,199 Yuan ($869)
- 16GB RAM + 1TB Storage: 6,699 Yuan ($940)
The Magic 7 series is set to go on sale starting at 10:08 AM (CST) on November 8 in China. Just yesterday, Xiaomi also launched its Xiaomi 15 series in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Xiaomi series includes the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.
