Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Both flagship phones compete directly at the $899 price point with distinct strengths. Google Pixel 7 Pro features superior display quality with 3120x1440 resolution and exceptional computational photography powered by Tensor G2, delivering more versatile zoom via 5x optical telephoto. Honor Magic 5 Pro counters with faster charging (66W wired, 50W wireless versus 30W/23W), brighter 1800-nit LTPO OLED screen, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2's raw performance edge. Camera systems differ philosophically: Pixel emphasizes software-driven excellence with proven HDR and night modes, while Honor offers higher megapixel ultrawide and telephoto sensors. Battery capacity slightly favors Magic 5 Pro at 5100mAh. Pixel 7 Pro's three storage tiers provide flexibility absent in Magic 5's two-tier option. For photography enthusiasts prioritizing computational imaging and zoom versatility, Pixel 7 Pro excels. Those valuing charging speed, performance benchmarks, and wireless convenience should consider Magic 5 Pro. Choose Pixel 7 Pro for camera mastery and software experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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