Honor Magic8 vs iPhone 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic8
iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic8 wins overall; iPhone 18 Pro takes 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 18 Pro9095
- CameraiPhone 18 Pro9192
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic810076
- BatteryHonor Magic810080
- DisplayiPhone 18 Pro9092
- ConnectivityiPhone 18 Pro95100
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueHonor Magic86862
- Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Honor Magic8 charges faster100W vs 45W
- Honor Magic8 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- Honor Magic8 has the bigger screen6.58" vs 6.3"
- Honor Magic8 is lighter199 g vs 211 g
- Honor Magic8 launched cheaper$850 vs $1,299
- Honor Magic8 has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Honor Magic8 is better protected from water and dustIP69 vs IP68
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic8 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic8 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 45W
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Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic8 or iPhone 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). BeastScore: Honor Magic8 90.0/100, iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 and iPhone 18 Pro?
Honor Magic8 has a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic8 and iPhone 18 Pro compare for speed?
Honor Magic8 scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100.
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