Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Honor Magic9

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,972,476).

The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 30
Battery —
Portability —
Value for money —

Honor Magic9

Performance 99
Display 85
Camera 100
Battery 86
Portability 48
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?


  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Honor Magic9 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 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 Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (100/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone SE (2024): The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Honor Magic9: The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone SE (2024) Honor Magic9
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1972476 4288382
Geekbench Single 3431 3639
Geekbench Multi 8638 11047
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" OLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1236x2664
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery — 8000 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 55 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 10000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions — 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm
Weight — 209 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera

Honor Magic9

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 55MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Honor Magic9

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • —
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless: 7W
—
battery

Honor Magic9

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE (2024) Apple A18
68/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Honor Magic9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +54.0%
4288382 AnTuTu

Honor Magic9 leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 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 Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (100/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Honor Magic9?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Honor Magic9?

The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 86/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Honor Magic9?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.