Honor saw heady gains in 2024 on the back of the Magic 6 Pro and Magic V3, and the brand shows no signs of slowing down this year. After making its debut in China at the end of last year, the Magic 7 Pro is now making its way to global markets, and there's a lot to like with the device. Honor is doubling down on AI integration, rolling out a slate of new features that transform how you use the phone.
There's a new design as well, the latest Qualcomm hardware, a third-gen silicon-carbon battery, and upgraded cameras — including a 200MP telephoto lens at the back. The software has gotten a fresh coat of paint as well, with the phone running MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15.
With other Chinese brands raising the bar for imaging thanks to the Vivo X200 Pro and Find X8 Pro, I wanted to see how Honor measures up. I used the Magic 7 Pro as my daily driver for just over two weeks, and here's why I think it is one of the best phones of 2025.
