Apple iPhone 16 vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 16 (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 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3561); 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); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Lighter: 170g vs 201g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.