The 6.78-inch 120Hz display responds precisely to touch, delivering smooth and seamless transitions. The optical fingerprint sensor, conveniently placed towards the top of the OLED panel, unlocks the Magic7 Lite with ease and reliability. For added security, the device also supports biometric authentication through 2D facial recognition via the front camera.
A rugged yet stylish smartphone – Honor Magic7 Lite review
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The Honor Magic7 Lite is robust and lightweight despite its large battery. It also features a 108 MP camera and is claimed to have a screen brightness of over 4,000 nits. However, when it comes to the phone's key highlights, disappointment quickly sets in.Marcus Herbrich, 👁 Daniel Schmidt, ✓ Louise Burke (translated by DeepL / Ninh Duy) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
Verdict on the Honor Magic7 Lite
The Magic7 Lite impresses with a modern design and a lightweight yet durable body. It also combines excellent endurance with fast charging technology. However, there is a noticeable discrepancy between the advertised brightness and our measurements, despite the otherwise very good OLED panel. The choice of SoC, however, does not make the Honor smartphone very future-proof, as its performance reserves already seem limited.
Those expecting long update periods and current Android on a mid-range phone in 2025 will be disappointed with the Honor smartphone. For example, Samsung offers better software support with the Galaxy A35. The cameras also leave much to be desired.
Pros
+ impressive long battery life
+ high-quality oled panel with pwm dimming
+ minimal throttling
+ durable and robust casing
Cons
- lacklustre SoC performance
- camera quality could be better
- slow Wi-Fi speeds
- limited to USB 2.0
- currently running Android 14
- limited software updates
Price and availability
Though our review was conducted in Germany, the Honor Magic7 Lite is available in the U.S. with pricing starting at approximately $499 USD. In Germany, it is available for an RRP starting from 400 euros, among retailers like Amazon.de or directly from the manufacturer. For more details, you can visit the manufacturer's official website or authorised retailers such as Amazon or BestBuy.
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Table of Contents
- Verdict on the Honor Magic7 Lite
- Specifications of the Honor Magic7 Lite
- Case – the Magic7 Lite is robust and desert-ready, thanks to its heat resistance
- Features – Honor smartphone with USB 2.0
- Software – Magic7 Lite only with Android 14
- Communication and GNSS – Honor smartphone with 5G
- Phone functions and call quality – Honor smartphone with eSIM
- Cameras – Magic7 Lite with 108 MPix
- Accessories and warranty
- Input devices and controls
- Display – Honor goes all in with OLED
- Performance – Magic7 Lite with Qualcomm SoC
- Emissions – Honor smartphone stays cool
- Battery life – Honor smartphone with XXL battery
- Notebookcheck overall rating
Honor expands its Magic7 series with the Lite model, adding a mid-range phone to the lineup. However, the Magic7 Lite is not entirely new, as it is essentially a rebranded Honor X9c. The Honor smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and offers options of 8 or 12 GB of RAM, as well as 256 or 512 GB of storage.
Specifications of the Honor Magic7 Lite
Honor Magic7 Lite (Magic7 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 8 x 1.8 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB
, LPDDR5
Display
6.78 inch 19.9:9, 2700 x 1224 pixel 437 PPI, Capacitive Touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 512 GB
, 456 GB free
Weight
189 g ( = 6.67 oz / 0.42 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
400 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.
Case – the Magic7 Lite is robust and desert-ready, thanks to its heat resistance
Thanks to its very thin edges, the 6.78-inch Magic7 Lite looks very appealing for this price range and the display surface ratio of almost 91% is extremely efficient. According to the manufacturer, the mid-range phone has a reinforced casing that is designed to withstand drops from a height of up to 2 meters. However, the Honor smartphone with its IP64 certification is not waterproof. However, at 189 grams, the Magic7 Lite is not particularly heavy for a smartphone with a 6,600 mAh battery battery. According to Honor, it is also particularly heat-resistant (up to 50 °C).
The mid-range smartphone with its plastic frame and back does not exude quality, but the workmanship and overall finish are of a good standard.
Features – Honor smartphone with USB 2.0
The Magic7 Lite only offers Bluetooth 5.1, even though the Qualcomm chipset should support the 5.2 standard. The WiFi 5 used in the Honor smartphone could also be much faster with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. The manufacturer has also cut corners with the USB port. In our transfer test with a Samsung 980 Pro (M2 SSD), the connection achieved slow transfer speeds of only 35 MB/s. The USB 2.0 standard also does not support video output. Connected storage devices must be formatted with NTFS or exFAT.
Software – Magic7 Lite only with Android 14
Honor pre-installs MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14, on its mid-range smartphone. During the testing phase, the operating system uses security patches from December 2024 and is set to receive security updates until 2027. Up to three operating system upgrades are expected, including an update to Android 15.
When it comes to updates, Honor could learn from Google or Samsung, especially since the brand has not always excelled at providing timely software updates for its Magic series in the past.
Sustainability
Sustainability isn't a central focus in Honor’s marketing strategy. The company provides no details about its carbon footprint or the use of recycled materials. However, the packaging does seem to be entirely plastic-free.
Communication and GNSS – Honor smartphone with 5G
The Magic7 Lite supports mobile access to the fast 5G network, and in German-speaking regions, connectivity remains reliable even on 4G. However, when tested with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, we observed notably low transfer rates, falling below 400 Mbps over Wi-Fi.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø930 (497-1015)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz; iperf 3.1.3: Ø927 (893-940)
Honor Magic7 Lite 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø369 (354-385)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; iperf3 transmit AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø976 (949-996)
Honor Magic7 Lite 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø342 (336-346)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; iperf3 receive AXE11000; iperf 3.1.3: Ø865 (728-921)
The location accuracy of the Magic7 Lite is impressive when compared to our reference device, the Garmin Venu 2, though some minor inaccuracies are still noticeable. With its single-band GNSS connection, the Magic7 Lite achieves an accuracy of approximately three metres.
Phone functions and call quality – Honor smartphone with eSIM
The call quality is notably good, with voices being clearly reproduced, and features like Wi-Fi calling and VoLTE are supported. In addition to two physical nanoSIM cards, an eSIM can also be used.
Cameras – Magic7 Lite with 108 MPix
The main camera of the Magic7 Lite features a 108-megapixel resolution, using the Samsung ISOCELL HM6 image sensor in a 1/1.67-inch format. This results in very small native pixels, which are typically combined to produce a 12 MP photo. In daylight, the lens performs well, offering decent sharpness, though subjects can appear overly sharp. The dynamic range in photos could be better, and fine details are often lost.
The colours of the Honor smartphone appear slightly oversaturated, particularly in blue and green tones. Our measurements under controlled lighting conditions confirm this, with deviations over 10 in the ColorChecker Passport.
While there is no telephoto lens on the back, the phone does feature an ultra-wide camera. However, with a resolution of just 5 MP, it falls short in both sharpness and detail, failing to impress.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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Accessories and warranty
Inside the box, you won’t find a power adapter or case, but you do get a USB-C to USB-C data/charging cable and a handy SIM tool. Plus, a protective screen film comes pre-applied, saving you the hassle.
Through our review conducted in Germany, we found that Honor offers a 24-month warranty exclusively for the Lite model in Germany, providing peace of mind with your purchase.
Input devices and controls
Display – Honor goes all in with OLED
The Honor smartphone’s display boasts a resolution of 2,700 x 1,224 pixels, offering a solid pixel density of 437 PPI. The 120 Hz refresh rate can be manually reduced to 60 Hz, but dynamic adjustment is not available.
While the manufacturer claims a peak brightness of 4,000 cd/m², our measurements fall far short—significantly lower, in fact. The 6.78-inch OLED panel stays much dimmer in real-world use, with our APL18 test showing 1,289 cd/m² and video playback reaching 1,295 cd/m². That said, the brightness is still adequate for delivering good HDR effects.
The Magic7 Lite adjusts its brightness using a very high PWM frequency of 3,840 Hz, which we’ve confirmed at 4,166 Hz.
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tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 1272 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 1235 cd/m² Minimum: 2.43 cd/m²Brightness Distribution: 95 %
Center on Battery: 1228 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.1 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.86
ΔE Greyscale 1.4 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
96.7% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.25
| Honor Magic7 Lite AMOLED, 2700x1224, 6.8" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.6" | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -8% | -4% | -38% | -36% | |
| Brightness middle | 1228 | 1138 -7% | 1034 -16% | 904 -26% | 1034 -16% |
| Brightness | 1235 | 1137 -8% | 1041 -16% | 912 -26% | 1038 -16% |
| Brightness Distribution | 95 | 97 2% | 97 2% | 97 2% | 96 1% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.1 | 1.1 -0% | 1 9% | 2.1 -91% | 1.8 -64% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.2 | 2.6 -18% | 2.2 -0% | 2.8 -27% | 3.9 -77% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.4 | 1.6 -14% | 1.4 -0% | 2.2 -57% | 2 -43% |
| Gamma | 2.25 98% | 2.23 99% | 2.22 99% | 2.1 105% | 2.23 99% |
| CCT | 6605 98% | 6284 103% | 6553 99% | 6478 100% | 6803 96% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 60 Hz Amplitude: 13.89 % Secondary Frequency: 4166 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 60 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 60 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8445 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and varying brightness settings (Although the amplitude curve at minimal brightness appears flat, this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude at minimal brightness is shown in the info box.)
Our analysis using the photo spectrometer and Calman software reveals very low average Delta E deviations in the sRGB colour space for the Honor smartphone. In addition to two colour profiles, the white balance can also be customised in the settings menu.
Display Response Times
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Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.504 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.5375 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 3 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 0.95 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.4275 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.5215 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 2 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.4 ms). | ||
The viewing angle stability is impressive, and the Magic7 Lite performs well outdoors. It offers sufficient brightness to handle most lighting conditions. However, reflections on the glass surface can become quite distracting under direct summer sunlight.
Performance – Magic7 Lite with Qualcomm SoC
For its price range, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 used in the Magic7 Lite is relatively underpowered. In the CPU benchmarks we conducted, it often finishes last in comparison. Even in everyday use, the mid-range phone can occasionally feel a bit sluggish.
The AI performance is also on the lower end, with a noticeable gap between the Magic7 Lite and a Poco X7 Pro featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 8400.
Geekbench 6.4 | Geekbench 5.5 | Antutu v10 | PCMark for Android | UL Procyon AI Inference for Android | AImark | Geekbench AI
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1267 - 81594, n=149, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (7236 - 8191, n=4) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Geekbench AI | |
| Quantized TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (123 - 13084, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Half Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (51 - 9453, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Single Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.2 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (51 - 1501, n=42, last 2 years) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
The performance gap is even more significant in the graphics tests compared to the CPU. The Adreno 710, introduced back in 2021, delivers very low frame rates in the GFXBench Onscreen tests. The Tier tests range from just 5 to around 30 FPS, meaning the Magic7 Lite will quickly struggle with demanding games.
3DMark: Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | Wild Life Extreme | Wild Life Unlimited Score | Wild Life Score | Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | Steel Nomad Light Score
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=165, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (Chrome 128) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (69.6 - 114.8, n=4) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Chrome 133) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 34, n=96, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (Chrome 128) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Chrome 133) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (3.87 - 4.74, n=2) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 273, n=157, last 2 years) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (Chrome 128) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Chrome 133) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (70 - 104, n=4) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=206, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (Chrome 128) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (24583 - 35376, n=4) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Chrome 133) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=166, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Chrome 133) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (1099 - 1786, n=4) | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (Chrome 128) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (Chrome 123.0.6312.100) | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Honor Magic7 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Average 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMark for Android | -34% | 15% | -39% | 37% | 22% | 27% | |
| Storage 2.0 seq. read int. | 1573 ? | 816 ? -48% | 1605 ? 2% | 478 ? -70% | 1429 ? -9% | 1575 ? 0% | |
| Storage 2.0 seq. write int. | 1255 ? | 640 ? -49% | 1334 ? 6% | 444 ? -65% | 1278 ? 2% | 1448 ? 15% | |
| Storage 2.0 random read int. | 30.1 ? | 24.5 ? -19% | 23 ? -24% | 37.2 ? 24% | 43.9 ? 46% | 39.9 ? 33% | |
| Storage 2.0 random write int. | 45.8 ? | 34.4 ? -25% | 45.7 ? 0% | 33.8 ? -26% | 72.5 ? 58% | 63.6 ? 39% | |
| Storage 2.0 | 29119 ? | 20238 ? -30% | 55399 ? 90% | 12748 ? -56% | 39973 37% | 33581 ? 15% | 43754 ? 50% |
Emissions – Honor smartphone stays cool
Temperature
The surface temperatures under continuous load are not very pronounced, with a peak of just 43°C. This is also reflected in the 3DMark stress tests, where the Honor smartphone barely throttles.
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 39.5 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 32.8 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.4 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 39 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.4 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Steel Nomad Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite | |
| Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
Honor Magic7 Lite Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.4.1: Ø3.67 (3.66-3.68)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Mali-G610 MP4, Dimensity 7350 Pro, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.1.4.1: Ø8.23 (8.19-8.24)
Honor Magic7 Lite Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø14.3 (14.2-14.3)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Mali-G610 MP4, Dimensity 7350 Pro, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø28.1 (28-28.3)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Mali-G610 MP4, Dimensity 7350 Pro, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Unlimited Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø29.7 (29.6-29.9)
Honor Magic7 Lite Adreno 710, SD 6 Gen 1, 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 1.1.1.3: Ø1.491 (1.484-1.496)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Mali-G610 MP4, Dimensity 7350 Pro, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability; 1.0.0.15: Ø3.94 (3.92-3.97)
Speakers
The stereo speakers on the Magic7 Lite are decent for a mid-range device, though they show a noticeable boost in the mids and lack depth in the Pink Noise test. Bass is barely audible. Alternatively, you can connect headphones via USB or wirelessly through Bluetooth. A solid range of audio codecs is available for a well-rounded sound experience.
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Honor Magic7 Lite audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (92.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.5% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (3.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.2% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 11% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 82% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 61% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.6% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (6.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.9% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.5% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 14% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 78% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 35% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 57% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life – Honor smartphone with XXL battery
Power consumption
In our power consumption tests, the Magic7 Lite shows no particularly high efficiency in idle mode, while its energy consumption under load is relatively low. A standout feature is the 6,600 mAh battery, which can be charged at speeds of up to 66 watts. Using the Xiaomi 25000 charger, a full charge takes just over an hour. However, the Honor smartphone does not support wireless charging.
Power Consumption
| Off / Standby |   0.06 / 0.23 Watt |
| Idle |  0.93 / 1.31 / 1.54 Watt |
| Load |
3.1 / 8.42 Watt |
    
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max: Metrahit Energy | |
| Honor Magic7 Lite 6600 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G 5110 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro 6000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 5000 mAh | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 5000 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -8% | -33% | -36% | -15% | -78% | -31% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.93 | 1.17 -26% | 1.07 -15% | 0.89 4% | 0.86 8% | 0.995 ? -7% | 0.872 ? 6% |
| Idle Average * | 1.31 | 1.38 -5% | 1.29 2% | 1.99 -52% | 1.56 -19% | 3.23 ? -147% | 1.415 ? -8% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.54 | 1.41 8% | 1.36 12% | 2.14 -39% | 1.59 -3% | 3.32 ? -116% | 1.556 ? -1% |
| Load Average * | 3.1 | 3.58 -15% | 6.14 -98% | 4.57 -47% | 4.52 -46% | 6.5 ? -110% | 7.04 ? -127% |
| Load Maximum * | 8.42 | 8.44 -0% | 13.94 -66% | 12.31 -46% | 9.58 -14% | 9.3 ? -10% | 10.6 ? -26% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Honor Magic7 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø3.49 (0.715-8.82)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380; Geekbench 5.5 Power Consumption 150cd: Ø5.62 (1.191-10.8)
Honor Magic7 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø0.838 (0.77-0.963)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.46 (1.262-2.89)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Honor Magic7 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø3.3 (3.19-3.51)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø4.37 (3.89-5.98)
Honor Magic7 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø0.838 (0.77-0.963)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.46 (1.262-2.89)
Battery life
In our Wi-Fi test, the large battery provides excellent endurance under real-world conditions (display brightness: 150 cd/m²), delivering an impressive runtime.
| Honor Magic7 Lite 6600 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G 5110 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro 6000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G 5000 mAh | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 5000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | |||||
| WiFi v1.3 | 1384 | 1206 -13% | 1183 -15% | 902 -35% | 1104 -20% |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Honor Magic7 Lite has a few weaknesses but could still appeal to some users thanks to its modern design and impressive battery life.
Honor Magic7 Lite
- 04/05/2025 v8
Marcus Herbrich
Smartphone - Weighted Average
Total Sustainability Score: Comparing potential alternatives
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 77.4%  | Honor Magic7 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $9.99 Lucyliy (3 Pack) Compatible ... 2. $11.82 KJYFOANI for Honor Magic7 Li... 3. $11.99 Ibywind Screen Protector For... List Price: 400€ | 189 g | 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.78" 2700x1224 437 PPI AMOLED |
2. 77.8%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7300 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $6.99 Natbok 2+2 Pack 3D Screen Pr... 2. $7.99 Natbok 2+2 Pack 3D Screen Pr... 3. $4.73 Aiziki 2 Pack for Redmi Note... List Price: 400€ | 190 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI AMOLED |
3. 80.9%  | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G720 MP7 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB | Amazon: 1. $7.99 Suttkue for Xiaomi Poco X7 P... 2. $6.79 Natbok 2+2 Pack for Poco X7 ... 3. $11.99 Ibywind Screen Protector For... List Price: 430€ | 198 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI AMOLED |
4. 85.9% v7 (old)  | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Exynos 1380 ⎘ ARM Mali-G68 MP5 ⎘ 6 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $6.99 Supershieldz (2 Pack) Design... 2. $4.99 Mr.Shield Screen Protector C... 3. $6.95 NEW'C 3 Pack Designed for Sa... List Price: 379€ | 209 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.60" 2340x1080 390 PPI Super AMOLED |
5. 79.9%  | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G ⎘ ARM Mali-G610 MP4 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 256 GB | List Price: 429€ | 190 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2400x1080 393 PPI AMOLED |
6. 83.9% v7 (old)  | Honor Magic6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $12.66 Puccy 3 Pack Screen Protecto... 2. $14.39 AKABEILA 3 Pack Screen Prote... 3. AKABEILA [3 Pack Privacy Scr... List Price: 400€ | 185 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.78" 2652x1200 429 PPI AMOLED |
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