Apple iPhone Duo vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Duo (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 $1999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1999
- Better camera (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Apple iPhone Duo and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (91/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (82/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Duo 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.