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Should You Upgrade from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic7 Lite?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic7 Lite, 3 years apart.

Worth Upgrading

Yes — the Honor Magic7 Lite is a worthwhile upgrade

The Honor Magic7 Lite is 3 years newer than the Honor Magic4 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 86.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 7 points higher, battery rated 15 points higher, newer snapdragon 6 gen 1 chipset (replaces snapdragon 695 5g).

What you gain with the Honor Magic7 Lite

  • +Performance rated 7 points higher
  • +Battery rated 15 points higher
  • +Newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset (replaces Snapdragon 695 5G)
  • +1,800 mAh bigger battery
  • +4 GB more RAM
SpecHonor Magic4 LiteHonor Magic7 LiteChange
BeastScore (overall)81.586.6+5.1 (6%)
Performance score7986+7 (9%)
Camera score8080No real change
Battery score8095+15 (19%)
Display score8989No real change
ChipsetSnapdragon 695 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 1New generation chip
Battery capacity4,800 mAh6,600 mAh+1,800 mAh (38%)
Screen size6.8"6.8"No real change
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM8 GB12 GB+4 GB (50%)

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
  • Your Honor Magic4 Lite is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down

Honor Magic4 Lite vs Honor Magic7 Lite: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Honor Magic4 Lite to the Honor Magic7 Lite?

Yes — the Honor Magic7 Lite is a worthwhile upgrade. The Honor Magic7 Lite is 3 years newer than the Honor Magic4 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 86.6. The biggest improvements: performance rated 7 points higher, battery rated 15 points higher, newer snapdragon 6 gen 1 chipset (replaces snapdragon 695 5g).

What is the biggest difference between the Honor Magic4 Lite and Honor Magic7 Lite?

Performance rated 7 points higher: 79 on the Honor Magic4 Lite vs 86 on the Honor Magic7 Lite.

Does the Honor Magic7 Lite have a bigger battery than the Honor Magic4 Lite?

The Honor Magic7 Lite has a 6,600 mAh battery versus 4,800 mAh on the Honor Magic4 Lite (+1,800 mAh (38%)).

Who should upgrade to the Honor Magic7 Lite?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; Your Honor Magic4 Lite is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down.

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