Apple iPhone 16 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $447 and $957. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,650,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 147); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 170g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $447 vs $957
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5850 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 (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (88/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $447 | $957 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $510. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $510.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (79/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (88/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.