Apple iPhone 16e vs Honor Magic9
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) 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 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3279); 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 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Honor Magic9
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 209g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (86/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.