Head to head · October 2026
Honor Magic 7 vs Honor Magic 8 in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Honor Magic 7 and the Honor Magic 8
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Honor Magic 7549 JOD | Honor Magic 8749 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 549 (estimate) | 749 (estimate) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 |
| Performance index | 93/100 | 97/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Display | 6.78" AMOLED 1.5K | 6.58" AMOLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+50+50 MP | 50+50+64 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5,650 mAh | 7,200 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 100 W | 90 W |
| Release period | September 2024 | September 2025 |
Who is the Honor Magic 7 for, and who is the Honor Magic 8 for?
Price: the Honor Magic 7 is JOD 200 cheaper (549 vs 749) — the Honor Magic 7 price is an estimate figure and the Honor Magic 8 price is an estimate figure.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 — practically the same tier on our index (93 and 97/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 100 W vs 90 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Honor Magic 8 has 1,550 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Honor Magic 7 50+50+50 MP (3 lenses) vs Honor Magic 8 50+50+64 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the Honor Magic 7 suits price-first buyers; the Honor Magic 8 suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 — practically the same tier on our index (93 and 97/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 100 W vs 90 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Honor Magic 8 has 1,550 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Honor Magic 7 50+50+50 MP (3 lenses) vs Honor Magic 8 50+50+64 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the Honor Magic 7 suits price-first buyers; the Honor Magic 8 suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
What changed in the Honor Magic 8 versus the Honor Magic 7?
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite → Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 (performance index 93 → 97)
- Battery: 5,650 → 7,200 mAh
- Charging: 100 → 90 W
- Display: 6.78 → 6.58 inches
Today's price gap is JOD 200 in favour of the Honor Magic 7.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.