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Launch report · Honor

Magic 7 Ultimate: 200 MP periscope with f/1.4-2.0 variable aperture — Honor's Ultra-tier camera flagship.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2025·$960·Score 88/100

Magic 7 Ultimate pairs a variable-aperture 50 MP main with a true 200 MP periscope — the same telephoto class as Galaxy S25 Ultra — at $960 in China. Against Xiaomi 15 Ultra (1-inch main) and Vivo X200 Pro (Zeiss), it wins on telephoto reach but trails on global availability.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.8" LTPO OLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.4 OIS
Battery
5,850 mAh
Weight
230 g
What stands out
  • 200 MP periscope rare at this size.
  • Variable f/1.4-2.0 main aperture.
  • 16 GB / 512 GB base storage.
  • IP69 + NanoCrystal Shield.
What to watch
  • China-only — no Global ROM.
  • 230 g is the heaviest in this list.
  • 4-year OS vs Galaxy 7-year.
  • MagicOS 9 has China-only services baked in.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1199 · score 94/100