Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Better camera (97/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (88/100 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 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Honor Magic8 — 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $574. Honor Magic8 was $574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.