Reviews
Honor Magic7 Pro
A superb phone thanks to its exceptional camera, speed and battery life – but the software won’t suit everyone
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£917 (£1,100 inc VAT)
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he Magic7 Pro is a big phone with a big price, though it’s cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (see issue 363, p72) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (see p70), especially once you factor in the generous 512GB of storage that comes as standard. Perhaps it also makes a more individualist statement than those mass-market handsets.
Then again, the design isn’t exactly a bold departure. The lateral curves of the Magic6 Pro (see issue 356, p70) have been ditched in favour of a boxier design with flat sides – a look very much in keeping with Apple’s and Samsung’s latest releases.
However, the front and rear faces are more rounded, with symmetrical “micro curves” around the edges.
The feel is premium and inspires confidence, as does an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance: it will withstand both immersion in fresh water and jets of hot water up to 80 degrees. I’m not sure when that will ever come in useful, but if you want to scroll Instagram in the shower, you can. The phone comes in three colours, namely Breeze Blue, Black and Lunar Shadow Grey; the latter is the standout in my opinion, featuring a marblelike texture running across the back panel that becomes more visible as light catches it.
All options feature a velvety-feeling matte glass rear with a large, centrally placed circular camera block. This is surrounded by a “squircle”-shaped bezel, as on the Magic6 Pro, but it’s less angular and conspicuous this time, for a more tasteful, sensible look.