Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1090
- Better portability (73/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (73/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Apple iPhone 17 by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $291. Apple iPhone 17 was $291 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (73/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.