Camera Phone Shootout: Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung S24 Ultra
I’ve been a photographer for over 14 years, and I believe this era is as close as we’ve ever gotten to smartphones being able to replace digital cameras. I spent some time in Slovenia with Honor, and captured some stunning landscape shots of Lake Bled (one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen) using nothing but one of the best camera phones – the new Honor Magic 7 Pro.
The Test
I decided to put Honor’s new Magic 7 Pro to the test during my time in Slovenia, with a camera phone shootout against my current smartphone, the S24 Ultra. To keep things fair, I used the same aspect ratio when shooting these images and the same resolution wherever possible. Take a look at the 100% unedited image sliders (move the slider to see the full image) and galleries below for the results of this ultimate camera phone shootout.
Photos from the Honor Magic 7 Pro
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Photos from the Samsung S24 Ultra
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The Verdict
As you can see from the image galleries above, both of these are exceptional camera phones (though the beautiful Slovenian landscapes certainly help). I found that my Samsung S24 Ultra produced the sharpest unedited results in most cases, though only by a fraction, whereas the Honor Magic 7 Pro produced the best final image with AI enhancements made for more vibrant colors and hues.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I think if you’re someone who likes to edit and tweak images yourself for the best result then the S24 Ultra offers the best starting point with RAW capabilities. But if you’re looking for a shot that’s Instagram-ready from the get-go then Honor’s Magic 7 Pro takes the crown.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the main difference between the Honor Magic 7 Pro and Samsung S24 Ultra?
A: The Honor Magic 7 Pro has a 50MP main camera with a larger aperture (f/1.4) than the S24 Ultra’s 200MP main camera (f/1.7).
Q: How does the Super Zoom on the Honor Magic 7 Pro compare to the S24 Ultra?
A: The Super Zoom on the Honor Magic 7 Pro has amazing potential, but I don’t think it’s quite there yet. You can blatantly tell that AI has been used to fill in the gaps, and I think the result looks more like an abstract painting for now than a real image.
Q: Which camera phone is best for me?
A: If you’re someone who likes to edit and tweak images yourself for the best result, then the S24 Ultra offers the best starting point with RAW capabilities. But if you’re looking for a shot that’s Instagram-ready from the get-go, then Honor’s Magic 7 Pro takes the crown.
