Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,450,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 177g).
Apple iPhone 17
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 177g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 13/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 155 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 17 by 44.7% 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 (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (67/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.