Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,418,085); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 100); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 144g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $899
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 2018 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 36/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 11033 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $899 |
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 7MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $470. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $470 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (91/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active 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.