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).

The Honor Magic7 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16

Performance 84
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 50

Honor Magic7 Pro

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 79
Battery 80
Portability 36
Value for money 74

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).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor Magic7 Pro: The Honor Magic7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

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
78
camera

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
79
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16

  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Honor Magic7 Pro

  • 5270 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Honor Magic7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
68/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100 +34.6%
3014433 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16

$799

Honor Magic7 Pro

$1099

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.