Apple iPhone 16 vs Honor Magic9
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Honor Magic9
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 209g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- 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 Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1236x2664 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.