Apple iPhone 8 vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 represents an older flagship from 2017, offering a compact 4.7-inch display and the capable A11 Bionic processor, but it's severely hampered by just 2GB RAM, dated 60Hz IPS LCD technology, and a small 1821mAh battery. Honor's Magic 5 Pro is a contemporary 2023 device featuring a stunning 6.81-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED display with exceptional 1800 nits peak brightness, the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 8-12GB RAM, and a robust 5100mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Camera capabilities heavily favor the Magic 5 Pro with its quad camera setup including 50MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, and ultrawide lens, compared to the iPhone 8's single 12MP shooter. Connectivity differences are stark: the Magic 5 Pro includes 5G, USB-C 3.1, and Wi-Fi 6, while the iPhone 8 lacks these modern standards. Given the Magic 5 Pro's superior performance, battery life, display technology, and camera system, it delivers substantially better value despite the higher price point. Recommend the Honor Magic 5 Pro for those seeking current-generation technology.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 219 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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