Head to head · October 2026
Honor Magic 8 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Honor Magic 8 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Honor Magic 8 Pro799 JOD | iPhone 16 Pro Max799 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 799 (estimate) | 799 (observed) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Performance index | 98/100 | 94/100 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 512GB | 256GB+ |
| Display | 6.71" OLED 1.5K | 6.9" OLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+50+200 MP | 48+12+48 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 7,100 mAh | 4,676 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 100 W | 25 W |
| Release period | October 2025 | August 2024 |
Who is the Honor Magic 8 Pro for, and who is the iPhone 16 Pro Max for?
Price: about the same (JOD 799) — estimate/observed.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 vs Apple A18 Pro — practically the same tier on our index (98 and 94/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 100 W vs 25 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Honor Magic 8 Pro has 2,424 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Honor Magic 8 Pro 50+50+200 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs iOS and the Honor Magic 8 Pro runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 799) and a similar chipset tier — the decision comes down to rows in the table: display, battery capacity, camera setup and platform.
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 vs Apple A18 Pro — practically the same tier on our index (98 and 94/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Charging: rated power is 100 W vs 25 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Honor Magic 8 Pro has 2,424 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Honor Magic 8 Pro 50+50+200 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs iOS and the Honor Magic 8 Pro runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 799) and a similar chipset tier — the decision comes down to rows in the table: display, battery capacity, camera setup and platform.
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.