Apple iPhone 16e vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,972,476); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Lighter: 155g vs 167g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 16e by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (77/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.