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 55/100 (a 34-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 1,790,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.8mm).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Performance 84
Display 61
Camera 30
Battery 19
Portability 80
Value for money 22
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 96
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 77
Portability 100
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 3228

  • Overall rating 55/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1790000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (96/100 vs 84/100)
  • 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 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 84/100). 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 (96/100 vs 84/100). 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).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16e Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1790000 4430255
Geekbench Single 3254 3228
Geekbench Multi 8070 9553
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, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm
Weight 167 g 155 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2532x1170
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16e Apple A18
55/100
1790000 AnTuTu
Honor Magic8 Pro Air MediaTek Dimensity 9500
89/100 +59.6%
4430255 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 16e by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16e
$599
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).

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 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, 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 (96/100 vs 84/100).

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.