Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Honor Magic9
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Honor Magic9
What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 209g
- Better portability (91/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (91/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 750x1334 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (86/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (91/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.