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All About Performance: Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor Magic 8 Pro
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specifications
Honor Magic 8 Pro
VS
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.2 mm (6.35 inches) | 163 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Device Width | 75 mm (2.95 inches) | 77.6 mm (3.06 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.3 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.25 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Gold, Green | White, Black, Silver, Gold |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 89.8% | 92.3% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4600 MHz | 4040 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.63 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Performance- 2 cores at 4.61 GHz: Oryon Gen 3 Prime | - 4 cores at 2.42 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.05 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 840 | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1200 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3686.4 GFLOPS | ~2289 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 16 | iOS 18 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | MagicOS 10 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 14:34 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 22:01 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 163 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3.7x | 142 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 122° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 200 MP 3) Ultrawide: 50 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 50 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 21 mm | 23 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX714 | |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.93" (≈ 0.34 inch) | 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.6 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | October 2025 | September 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $800 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 93 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 92* | 96 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 98 | 96 |
| Battery Rating | 97* | 95 |
| Connectivity Rating | 98 | 93 |
| Overall Review Score | 94* | 93 |
Phone Price Comparison
Honor Magic 8 Pro
$800.00 USD
EUR
672.56
INR
72,475.76
NGN
1,082,881.28
JPY
123,705.60
MYR
3,138.96
CNY
5,534.96
ZAR
12,754.88
RUB
61,835.84
GBP
585.92
CHF
614.00
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,008.00
INR
108,623.05
NGN
1,622,968.32
JPY
185,403.77
MYR
4,704.52
CNY
8,295.52
ZAR
19,116.38
RUB
92,676.47
GBP
878.15
CHF
920.23
