Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,434,654); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 10402
- Better camera (97/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 211g
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| 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 / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.