Honor Magic7 Pro: The powerful flagship smartphone impresses almost across the board

The Honor Magic7 Pro boasts a high-quality design and innovative technology. The smartphone is available in black, marbled white (Lunar Shadow Gray) and blue (Breeze Blue). With its rounded edges, it sits comfortably in your hand despite its weight. Its frosted glass back is resistant to fingerprint marks. The front is protected by NanoCrystal Shield with an additional protective film. Thanks to its IP69 certification, the device is not only dust and waterproof, but can also withstand high-pressure and steam jet cleaning.

When it comes to connectivity options, the Magic7 Pro features tried-and-tested technology such as a fast USB 3.2 port, NFC and an IR transmitter—but no UWB or Bluetooth LE. Its ultrasonic fingerprint sensor works precisely, while the phone's software is based on MagicOS 9.0, which integrates numerous AI functions such as live translations and image editing. The announced deepfake detection will be added in an update. Sustainability is demonstrated by the device's plastic-free packaging, although repair instructions and information on recycled materials are missing. Honor is set to provide four major software updates and five years of security patches—which also leaves some room for improvement.

The phone's OLED display offers dynamic 120 Hz, high brightness values and precise color accuracy. Circular polarized light and high-frequency PWM dimming make it easy on the eyes. The Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers strong performance, but the Honor smartphone is slightly inferior to the competition in view of its benchmark results, presumably due to its cooling.

Its camera setup is a sure highlight: the 50 MP main camera features variable apertures, an improved portrait mode and good results in low light. The 200 MP zoom lens enables lossless magnification up to a 6x zoom, while the ultra-wide angle also impresses as a macro lens. Videos can be recorded in 4K at 60fps. The front camera also has a 50-MP resolution and can take UHD recordings.

The device's battery life is good despite the smaller-capacity model installed in the EU version of the phone (5,270 mAh). Fast charging options at up to 100 watts (wired) and 80 watts (wireless) ensure short charging times.

Honor's Magic7 Pro currently can't be purchased in the United States. It has an MRSP of approximately $1,340.