Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 157).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.