Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Honor Magic8
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $625
- Better portability (91/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 30/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (91/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 750x1334 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $196. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $196 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (91/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active 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.