Google Pixel 7 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Google Pixel 7 delivers exceptional value at $599, featuring Google's computational photography prowess with its 50MP main camera and Tensor G2 chip that excels in real-time processing. Display quality impresses with 1400 nits brightness and 90Hz refresh rate on a 6.3-inch OLED panel. Battery life remains adequate at 4355mAh with solid 20W charging. Honor Magic 5 Pro commands a $300 premium, offering a larger 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness, 120Hz smoothness, and significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processing. Its camera system shines with triple 50MP sensors including telephoto zoom and superior 66W wired plus 50W wireless charging on a larger 5100mAh battery. For most users, Pixel 7 provides outstanding photography and software experience at its price point. However, those valuing premium specifications, faster charging, and zoom capability should consider Magic 5 Pro despite the steep markup.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 if…
- →Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- →Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- →Compact flagship form factor
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
Pros
- Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates
- Excellent main camera with Tensor G2 processing
- Compact flagship form factor
- IP68 water resistance
- Competitively priced for a flagship
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- 90Hz is not adaptive (always-on)
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 20W wired charging
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 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 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 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4355 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 20W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1400 | 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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