Apple iPhone Duo vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1999 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,551,073); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Honor Magic8
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone Duo by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1374. Honor Magic8 was $1374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.