Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Honor Magic V6

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money
Honor Magic V6
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 236g
  • Cheaper: $999 vs $1599

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8300
  • Bigger battery: 6660 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Honor Magic V6
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 4166339
Geekbench Single 3400 3640
Geekbench Multi 8300 11033
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2848x2076
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 6660 mAh
Charging 27W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm
Weight 199 g 236 g
Price $999 $1599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Honor Magic V6
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Honor Magic V6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Honor Magic V6
  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +55.1%
4166339 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Honor Magic V6
$1599

Price difference: $600. Apple iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper by $600.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic V6?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Honor Magic V6?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.