I recently had the opportunity to compare the cameras of the Honor Magic7 Pro and the OnePlus 13, two impressive flagship smartphones. Here’s what I found:
Daylight Photography
- The Honor Magic7 Pro generally delivered brighter and more vibrant images, while the OnePlus 13 captured deeper blacks and richer contrast.
- The Honor boasts a wider ultra-wide lens, which is great for capturing expansive landscapes.
- In zoom shots, both phones performed similarly, but the Honor tended to produce more vibrant colors.
AI Super Zoom
- The Honor’s AI super zoom feature enhanced detail at 30x and 100x, but I noticed that it sometimes added or removed elements from the image, which isn’t ideal.
- While AI super zoom can be useful in certain situations, I found that the OnePlus 13 often produced more natural and detailed images, especially at maximum zoom.
Portrait Mode
- The Honor Magic7 Pro impressed me with its three distinct portrait styles: vHarcourt Vibrant, Harcourt Color, and Harcourt Classic, thanks to a collaboration with the French Studio Harcourt.
- The OnePlus 13 generally delivered more realistic colors and good subject separation in portraits, although it occasionally struggled with focus.
Selfies
- The OnePlus 13 produced more true-to-life colors in selfies, while the Honor Magic7 Pro offered slightly more detail.
- Both phones performed well in portrait mode for selfies, but I noticed that the Honor sometimes misidentified background elements as hair.
Video Recording
- In daylight, both phones recorded excellent quality video in 4K, with the Honor Magic7 Pro producing a brighter picture.
- In low light, the OnePlus 13 occasionally dropped frame rates to maintain stability, which could be a drawback for some users.
Nighttime Photography
- In auto mode at night, the Honor Magic7 Pro tended to produce overly blue skies, while the OnePlus 13 sometimes struggled with noise.
- In night mode, the OnePlus 13 often delivered cleaner images, particularly when using the main lens and 2x zoom.
Conclusion
Both the Honor Magic7 Pro and the OnePlus 13 have fantastic camera systems. However, I found that the Honor Magic7 Pro had some inconsistencies in color and lens matching. The OnePlus 13 provided a more consistent look across its lenses and often captured more natural-looking images.
Ultimately, the best camera phone for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you prioritize vibrant colors and a variety of portrait styles, the Honor Magic7 Pro might be a good choice. If you prefer natural-looking images and consistent performance across all lenses, the OnePlus 13 could be the better option.
