Apple iPhone 16e vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,790,000); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16e
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 167g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $899
- Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1790000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (88/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1790000 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $599 | $899 |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16e by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 16e is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (80/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (88/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.