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Last week, we did a comparison review of
the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra versus the
Honor Magic 7 Pro. As the title of this
video suggests, we’re back with another
comparison. This time, it’s the Honor
Magic 7 Pro up against the iPhone 16
Pro. While we’ve already established
that the Magic 7 Pro offers the most
flagship features you’d expect for less,
is that compelling enough to choose it
over the iPhone 16 Pro? You’re about to
find out in this comparison review. I’m
your host, CJ. Let’s get right into it.
Starting with design, these phones are
easily recognizable. The iPhone 16 Pro
retains the signature iPhone look with
that square camera island and the same
triple camera layout. The materials are
pretty much the same as well with a
glass back and a brushed titanium frame.
On the other hand, it’s the same case
for the Magic 7 Pro. It’s also retained
the previous look with a couple of
design tweaks. The phone sports the same
circular camera island, albeit the
camera layout is a little more
symmetrical this time around. Its entire
camera enclosure also has a distinct
darker shade by default rather than a
colored match module from last year’s
Magic 6 Pro. Its back has a matte finish
while its metal frame is in glossy
finish. Due to its larger 6.8 in screen,
the Magic 7 Pro is on the hefty side,
measuring 8.8 mm thick and weighs about
223 g. That’s not too far off from the
iPhone 16 Pro though, which is a 6.3 in
display, which is 8.25 mm thick and goes
for a bit lighter at about 199 g.
Another major difference to see here is
that the iPhone 16 Pro comes with a flat
edge design, while the Magic 7 Pro has
sleek curves from both the front and the
back, making it more comfortable to hold
despite its larger size. For added
protection, both units are IP68 rated
for dust and water resistance, but only
the Magic 7 Pro gets a stronger IP69
rating that provides a stronger level of
water resistance. In terms of design, I
would say both models definitely offer
that premium look and feel we all expect
from a flagship device. It ultimately
comes down to your preference, whether
you’d go for a more iconic design of the
iPhone 16 Pro or the bolder, more unique
aesthetic of the Magic 7 Pro. After all,
design is subjective and both have
similar durable builds, so it’s just
fair to give him a point this round.
Flip both phones over and you’re greeted
by vibrant OLED displays. The iPhone 16
Pro sports a more compact 6.3 in flat
screen that has a 120 Hz dynamic refresh
rate and a peak brightness of 2,000
nits. Meanwhile, the Magic 7 Pro has a
larger 6.8 in display with subtle curves
from all sides. It runs up to 120 Hz as
well and peaks at 1600 nits of luminance
in high brightness mode. Notably, both
phones have LTPO panels, which makes
sense for flagship models. The visuals
are superb for both units. Colors are
vivid, both having great contrast and
deep true blacks. And despite the subtle
curves on the Magic 7 Pro’s display, I
could still properly watch content since
it doesn’t show those pesky glares from
the sides as much. The superb visuals
are also complemented with great audio.
Both models feature dual stereo speakers
and the experience has been surprisingly
enjoyable even for a more affordable
flagship like the Magic 7 Pro. They both
provide a loud and clear sound stage
with a nice balance in the mids and
highs as well as deep punchy bass. One
similar feature that the Honor Magic 7
Pro copied from the iPhone though is the
presence of a pillshaped notch. Although
it’s not just for aesthetics, it’s a bit
functional, too, as it houses a 3D depth
sensor for a more secure face unlock.
However, in terms of software
functionality, the Magic 7 Pro is
apparently not up to par yet with
Apple’s dynamic island, providing less
features to work with. We’ll get to that
in a bit, though. Going back to the
biometric security, the iPhone 16 Pro
features Face ID, while the Magic 7 Pro,
in addition to its 3D face recognition,
has an ultrasound ultra display
fingerprint sensor. Regardless of what
biometrics feature you use from these
phones, the unlocking experience is fast
and snappy, at least in our experience.
For added protection, the iPhone 16 Pro
gets the ceramic shield, while the Magic
7 Pro has the nano crystal shield, and
not to mention, it has a pre-installed
screen protector out of the box. With
neither models having much of an
advantage over the other, it seems this
round ends in another tie. Now, when it
comes to performance, both phones are
surely capable. The iPhone 16 Pro boasts
the newest Apple A18 Pro, and the Honor
Magic 7 Pro boasts the Snapdragon 8
Elite. Both chipsets are built on a 3
nanometer process, mind you, so you can
expect both phones to be efficient on
your day-to-day tasks. Taking a look at
our benchmark results, the Honor Magic 7
Pro seems to surpass the iPhone 16 Pro
by a huge margin in our M22 test,
achieving a score of 2.3 million points
as compared to the iPhone’s 1.6 million
points. While that is a good indicator
of its performance, iOS and Android are
two entirely different worlds in terms
of processing power. Therefore, the
numbers you see here for the iPhone 16
Pro doesn’t necessarily match one is to
one that of the Magic 7 Pros. Talking
about real world performance, you won’t
be disappointed on either of the two
phones. Navigation feels buttery smooth,
multitasking is a breeze, and you won’t
encounter any slowdowns or whatnot. As
for gaming, both phones don’t slouch
either. Any casual titles ran flawlessly
on both models, and the more graphic
intense ones can run at max graphics.
Although I wouldn’t recommend playing in
such conditions since both phones get
relatively hot during prolonged gameplay
while graphics are set to max. Overall,
on the subject of performance, both the
iPhone 16 Pro and the Magic 7 Pro hold
their own with confidence. So, I’m
giving it yet another tie this round.
Now, this one’s the most important, the
camera performance. While both phone
features a triple rear camera setup, the
key difference lies in the sensors used.
The iPhone 16 Pro gets a 48 megapixel
main shooter with sensor shift OIS.
Another 48 MP sensor for ultra wide
shots and a 12 megap telephoto also with
sensor shift OIS offering five times
optical zoom. Meanwhile, the Honor Magic
7 Pro features a 50 megapixel main
sensor with OIS, a 50 megapix ultrawide
lens, and a whopping 200 megapixel
periscope telephoto. Sure, the Magic 7
Pro generally has a higher megapixel
count, especially with its telephoto
lens. Like we always say though, that
doesn’t necessarily equate to better
image quality. Surprisingly, the Magic 7
Pro holds up pretty well with the
competition. Images coming out from both
phones are absolutely amazing. Despite
the difference in image processing, the
quality in general offers vibrant
colors, good contrast, and solid dynamic
range. Be the judge of the image quality
yourself with the sample shots right
here
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for video capture. However, Apple always
nails it, and that shoots with the
iPhone 16 Pro. We can’t quite pinpoint
why, but more often than not, the iPhone
16 Pro does a better job capturing video
overall, regardless of the shooting
condition. That said, the Magic 7 Pro
remains a solid performer, especially
with its primary camera. Videos from the
telephoto and ultra wide lenses tend to
be a bit softer, which is still better
than what most phones deliver, but not
quite on par with the iPhone 16 Pro.
Therefore, the iPhone 16 Pro secures its
first point advantage in this round.
Battery-wise, the Honor Magic 7 Pro
counters with a larger battery pack and
relatively longer run time. It features
a 5,850 mAh battery that uses silicon
carbon technology, making the slim frame
possible. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro
packs a smaller 3582
mAh battery. And you can see where this
is going. From our experience, the
iPhone 16 Pro easily made it through a
full day of regular use, typically
ending the day with around 20% remaining
battery. However, the extra battery
capacity in the Magic 7 Pro actually
translate to significant gains as it
constantly lasts up to 2 days on a
single charge under similar usage.
However, that still depends on the
user’s end. Heavier usage or gaming and
other activities that eat quite a chunk
of power usually leads to a shorter
runtime. So, keep that in mind. Moving
on, the Magic 7 Pro has faster charging
speeds with support for 100 watt wired
and 80 watt wireless charging in which
the former fills up the device to 100 in
just under 30 minutes. In comparison,
the iPhone 16 Pro only has a 45watt
wired and 25 watt MagSafe charging. It’s
clear that the Magic 7 Pro has the upper
hand in this regard, providing longer
battery life and faster charging
capabilities. So, it evens out the
match, gaining a point this round. Both
models run the latest version of iOS and
Android. The iPhone 16 Pro runs iOS 18
out of the box, and the Honor Magic 7
Pro gets Android 15 skinned with Magic
OS 9 on top. Both softwares look and
feel equally good in our opinion. Yes,
it’s still a fact that iOS offers
smoother animations, but you can still
appreciate what Honor is doing with the
Magic OS 9. It has some visual upgrades
over the years with animations that are
far better than the previous iterations,
especially during the EM UI days.
There’s no bloatware here for the iPhone
16 Pro except the first party apps. The
Honor Magic 7 Pro, on the other hand,
it’s a bit disappointing to see some
bloatware apps on a flagship device. In
terms of UI design though, I’m glad to
say both Apple and Honor kept it clean.
As for update policy, I’m happy to
report that the Honor Magic 7 Pro is
promised to get up to 7 years of major
OS updates and security patches. This
levels with Apple’s software pledge that
usually last 5 to 7 years for each
device. Connectivity wise, you get all
the essentials from both phones such as
5G, NFC, and Wi-Fi 7. Another area we
should dive into is the ecosystem. As we
all know, Apple is praised for their
closed ecosystem that just works
seamlessly across Apple devices. While
Honor does provide its own ecosystem to
settle with, it feels like Apple’s
ecosystem is far superior and more
efficient, not just compared to Honor,
but to Android in general, at least for
now. So, it just makes sense to give the
point this round to the iPhone 16 Pro
that provides better software
integration with other Apple devices.
That leaves us with a five four standing
and we have one last category to talk
about and that’s the pricing. As I
mentioned earlier, the Honor Magic 7 Pro
offers the kind of flagship experience
that you would expect for a
significantly cheaper cost. Priced at
just 59,999
pesos, the Honor Magic 7 Pro’s insane
value for money is really hard to beat.
For the price, you get a sleek phone
with impressive audios and visuals,
capable cameras, solid battery life, and
dependable long-term software support.
That said, the Honor Magic 7 Pro is
highly recommended for those looking for
a flagship level experience without
spending a fortune for a new phone. On
the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro starts
at 76,990
pesos, and that’s just for the base
model with 128 GB of storage. If you
choose the 512 gigabytes just like the
Magic 7 Pro, the price goes up
drastically to 98,990
pesos. Honestly, perhaps the main reason
we could think of getting the iPhone 16
Pro is if you already engrossed in the
Apple ecosystem, then it’s a no-brainer.
Get this one instead. Aside from that,
it’s got all the best features out of an
iPhone right now. A great display,
amazing cameras, solid performance, and
a superior software experience. Long
story short, if you want the best
all-rounder phone regardless of the
cost, go for the iPhone 16 Pro.
Especially if you’re using other Apple
devices. But if you’re after flagship
level features at a much more accessible
price, then the Honor Magic 7 Pro is
definitely the way to go. So, there you
have it. What do you think of this
comparison between the iPhone 16 Pro
versus the Honor Magic 7 Pro? Are you
team Apple or team Honor in this
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We’ve got another heavyweight matchup fresh from the YugaTech studio.
Remember last week’s epic showdown between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the HONOR Magic 7 Pro?
Well, the Magic 7 Pro didn’t even get a chance to catch its breath before we threw another challenger into the ring.
This time, it’s squaring off against the perennial favorite, the iPhone 16 Pro. We know the Magic 7 Pro brings an insane amount of flagship firepower to the table without completely vaporizing your bank account.
But here’s the million-peso question we tackle in our latest video: is that value-packed proposition actually enough to sway someone who’s been living in Apple’s walled garden?
Or does the iPhone 16 Pro’s refined ecosystem and brand power still reign supreme for the Filipino user?
We didn’t just glance at the spec sheets.
We got these two titans in hand, pitted their cameras against each other in our usual real-world tests, and felt out which one just makes more sense for the daily grind. The results?
Let’s just say they might make you rethink your next flagship purchase.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Design Duel: Sleek curves vs. iconic flat edges. Which one feels better in your hand and pocket?
- Camera Clash: We took both phones out for a shootout in typical PH lighting. The differences in processing are… revealing.
- The Value Proposition: Does getting ‘more phone for less’ with the Magic 7 Pro outweigh the seamless Apple experience?
Don’t just take our word for it. Hit play on the video above to see the side-by-side comparisons, hear our full thoughts, and find out which of these two premium phones we think deserves a spot in your pocket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HONOR Magic 7 Pro officially available in the Philippines?
As of this video, the global launch is recent, so official Philippine availability and pricing are still to be confirmed. We’ll update you as soon as we get local info.
Which phone has better battery life for heavy use?
We touch on this in the video. While both are solid, one of them consistently edged out the other in our simulated daily usage test, which is great news for power users and mobile gamers.
Is it worth switching from iPhone to the Magic 7 Pro?
That’s the core question of our video. It’s less about raw specs and more about ecosystem, camera style, and overall user experience. We break down the pros and cons to help you decide.
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