Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3352
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 7W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.