Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,890,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3228
- Better camera (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (67/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.