Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.