Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,434,654); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 164).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better camera (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100; 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3966144 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 13.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor Magic8 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (82/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. 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.