Apple iPhone 17e vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Better portability (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 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 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | 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 | 163 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17e by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 17e was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.