Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,972,476); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3293
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 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 Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 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 Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.