This surprise Android phone gives the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra a run for its money

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is just a day away from its official launch, but Honor is jumping into the ring early to challenge Samsung with its Magic 7 Pro. I've been daily-driving the flagship phone and it's packed to the brim with features, making it a serious competitor.

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With a refined design, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, and a silicon-carbon battery, the Honor Magic 7 Pro positions itself as a formidable alternative to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's how the Honor stacks up to the current Galaxy S24 Ultra, and what more Samsung will need to deliver this week to surpass them both.

1. A mighty camera system

The Honor Magic 7 Pro features a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with an ...