Apple iPhone 16 vs Honor Magic7 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,433 vs 1,972,476); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic7 Pro has the stronger camera (148 vs 147); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Honor Magic7 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3057
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Better portability (79/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014433 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Honor Magic7 Pro, the Honor Magic7 Pro scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Honor Magic7 Pro — 74/100; 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 Magic7 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (79/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Honor Magic7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3014433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3057 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9302 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5270 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 148 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 16 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Pro (79/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic7 Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Honor Magic7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Honor Magic7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.