Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,413,275); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 155g
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 10243 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 750x1334 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (77/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.