Apple iPhone 14 vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Apple iPhone 14
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 — 34/100, Honor Magic8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $625 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone 14 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.