Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,590,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 9553
- Better camera (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2590000
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (67/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (89/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (67/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.