Honor Magic7 Pro review: between power, AI and photography

Honor Magic7 Pro it is one of the first top of the range smartphones of this 2025. It is a very ambitious device that wants to combine robustness, performance and photography seasoned with some features supported by artificial intelligence algorithms. Let’s find out together how it behaves in daily use.

Packaging

HONOR Magic7 Pro It arrives in a very minimal and streamlined package, containing, in addition to the smartphone with a protective film pre-applied on the display, only a Type-C cable and the pin to remove the SIM tray. Too bad for theabsence of a power supply compatible with the charging at 100W, but which in any case, at least until January 31st, will be shipped free with every order together with a cover and “180 day replacement without repair” coverage.

Construction and Design

Right from the start, Magic7 Pro conveys a sensation of solidity and robustnessthanks to the excellent assembly and aluminum edges; there back cover opaque, it provides a very pleasant sensation to the touch and, thanks to the oleophobic treatment, it is very difficult to retain fingerprints. The large one stands out on the back photographic module circular: this is a very distinctive design element which, in addition to being particularly resistant to scratches, also has the advantage of not protruding excessively, keeping the phone stable when used by placing it on a flat surface.
The dimensions 162.7 x 77.1 x 8.8 mm and the weight of 223 g ensure a good ergonomics and make one-handed use convenient.

A feature on which the manufacturer has insisted a lot is the resistence: HONOR Magic7 Pro is certified IP68 and IP69ensuring resistance to dust, water and hot water jets, while the display is protected by proprietary technology Honor NanoCrystal Shield certified by SGS.
For this reason, during a trip organized by Honor in Slovenia, I took the opportunity to use it without particular care and to subject it to the most disparate mistreatments, including falls to the ground, immersions in freezing water and even throwing it onto icy surfaces. Despite this, no part of the body of my Magic7 suffered obvious damage, only very small scratches and none of the components, including the speakers and the USB port, suffered any damage after the immersion, continuing to work perfectly.

Display

The display, enclosed in very thin frames for a screen to body ratio of almost 90%, is a panel OLED LTPO yes 6.8 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 2800 pixels, HDR10+ support and Dolby Vision with a refresh rate that varies dynamically from 1 a 120 Hz, optimizing energy efficiency without sacrificing fluidity.
The brightness is excellent: with a peak of 5000 nitsthe display remained perfectly visible even under direct sunlight in the high mountains.
The reproduction of colors it is vivid and faithful, with a wide and accurate color gamut, while the Natural Tone function automatically adjusts the color temperature based on the environment, further improving the viewing experience.
The 4320 Hz PWM technology, which also reduces flickering, and the Eye Comfort mode certified by TÜV Rheinland, which reduce eye fatigue after prolonged use, are highly appreciated.
Integrated into the display we find a fingerprint reader that is always precise and rapid, not only in unlocking but also in the first fingerprint registration phase.

Photographic Department

The photographic system of HONOR Magic7 Pro is composed of three rear sensors: a camera principal Super Dynamic Falcon da 50 MP with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/2.0) and OIS; a 200MP telephoto lens (f/2.6) with 3x optical zoom (up to 100x digitally) and a 50 MP ultra-wide angle (f/2.0) with a 122° field of view. The camera front and 50 MP it is accompanied by a 3D scanning system for facial recognition, which can also be used in the dark thanks to an infrared illuminator, compatible with the security standards required by banking apps.

Photos taken with the main camera I am excellent in bright light: details are sharp, with natural color reproduction and a wide dynamic range; the contrast is balanced and I have never encountered visual artifacts. Even in low-light environments, the 1/1.3-inch sensor significantly reduces noise, rendering very faithful colors without being disturbed by artificial lights. A very slight noise is noticeable in extreme darkness, but the shots are still really beautiful.

Il 200MP telephoto lens it is a real gem of this smartphone ed excels in capturing details at long distances. The optical zoom guarantees images clear e ben definite, while it digital zoom up to 100x provides truly evocative shots (like the photo of the moon you see below) thanks to a AI algorithm owner who manages to identify the different subjects and improve the images by intervening on parameters such as texture, light and colors. The model carries out 1.3 trillion calculations per image and takes into account 12.4 billion parameters, thus integrating the details that the sensor alone was not able to capture.


The sensor ultra-wide da 50 MP, ideal for landscapes and group photos, it returns sharp and well-balanced photos, with minimal distortion at the edges. Compared to the main lens, the most evident difference occurs in photos in low light conditions, which are a little less detailed and with some small artefacts in correspondence with artificial lights.
The mode macro integrated is an added value that allows you to capture even the smallest details at close range.

The front camera, finally, it offers detailed and well-lit selfies with very good light management even in environments with irregular lighting. 3D facial recognition works quickly and accurately.

Overall we are faced with a photographic sector very versatile and of the highest level.

Autonomy

The silicon-carbon battery from 5270 mAh is another of the strong points of the Magic7 Pro. With heavy use, which includes video streaming, web browsing and gaming sessions, the device delivers over 7 hours of active screenwhile with moderate use you can comfortably reach two days of battery life. Even using it to play for several hours on the plane and without ever connecting it to Wi-Fi, it never left me stranded.

100W fast charging allows you to go from 0 to 100% in approximately 35 minutes, while 80W wireless charging completes a charge in approximately 45 minutes. The energy management of the HONOR E2 chip further optimizes consumption, extending battery life even in intensive use scenarios.

Software and Performance

HONOR Magic7 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The MagicOS 9.0 operating system, based on Android 15, offers a clean and customizable interface, with numerous integrated AI features and without too many proprietary applications pre-installed.
During daily use, the phone is extremely fluent, with fast response times and flawless multitasking, even with many apps open in the background. Graphically intensive games run smoothly at the highest settings and even the thermal management it is excellent, with temperatures that remain under control even during prolonged sessions.
Among them smart functionality, in addition to the pre-installed Gemini, we find several proprietary solutions such as Magic Portala feature that lets you circle an object on the screen using your knuckles to quickly access related information or services, such as purchasing a product or getting directions. I found this function, which is reminiscent of Google’s Circle and Search, very convenient and quick in carrying out tasks.
During the trip I also had the opportunity to try it AI translation and real-time transcription of Honor Notes. The prima, tested with English and with German and French native speakers, it supports real-time translations in 13 languages ​​and makes it really easy to communicate with an interlocutor who speaks a different language: immediately after starting, the app immediately recognizes the words we pronounce , translates them into the desired language and pronounces them aloud, without showing particular uncertainties even if our interlocutor is speaking very quickly or with less than perfect pronunciation. There real-time transcription it’s a lot it needs and is able to recognize and label the sentences spoken by different people, also offering summaries of the contents, thus representing a valid support during conferences or meetings.

AI Eraser and AI Cutout are also usefulphoto editing tools that allow you to remove unwanted objects or extract subjects from images with a single click, which in most cases perform their duty well despite having noticed some uncertainty in the case of very complex scenarios.

Finally, an additional security, especially taking into account the proliferation of scams through artificial intelligence systems, is represented by Deepfake detection, a feature which, by analyzing various parameters during a video call, is able to verify whether we are actually talking to a real person.

Conclusions

Magic7 Pro it is definitely one of the best smartphones complete and innovative of this early 2025. Honor wanted to make a product without compromises and the results of his efforts are all visible: l’hardware Of first band and the AI functionality present make daily use practical and pleasant, the photographic sector it is excellent and the excellent build quality.
The only ones imperfections I am the absence of the registration of video 8K hey “soli” 240 fps achieved in slow motion modein addition to politics software update which, especially when purchasing high-end smartphones, could be decisive in the choice. Honor indeed promises 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security patches: we are therefore on par with brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus, but far from the 7 guaranteed by Google and Samsung for their flagship smartphones.
Another aspect that might make you turn up your nose is the list, who recites 1299,90€. However, until January 31st it will be possible to purchase it on official site from the manufacturer with a coupon of 200€, which brings the price to 1099,90€, aligning it with the offer of the main competitors and giving one more reason to buy it.

Source: www.androidiani.com