Apple iPhone 17 vs HONOR Magic 8 Pro

Our Verdict: Comparing Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro, the choice mostly comes down to display quality versus portability. The HONOR gives you a larger 6.7-inch screen, its LTPO OLED panel, and a higher-resolution 200MP rear camera, while the iPhone is more appealing for its LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel and a lighter 177g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Software may decide it too: the iPhone keeps you in Apple's iOS ecosystem, while the HONOR is the Android choice. Choose the HONOR for display quality; choose the iPhone if portability matters more.

The iPhone 17 is the cheaper one to own: around £788 over a typical contract, £130 less than the Magic 8 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.5
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.3" 6.71"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1206 x 2808
Pixels Per Inch
458 455
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
3,692 mAh 6,270 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android 16
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm
Weight
177 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts
£29.99/mo (£39.00 upfront) £29.99/mo (£169.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£697.00 £739.99
Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 HONOR Magic 8 Pro HONOR Magic 8 Pro
Expert Rating 4.5
12 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.3" 6.71"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1206 x 2808
Pixels Per Inch 458 455
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery 3,692 mAh 6,270 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android 16
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM + Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 161.2 x 75 x 8.3 mm
Weight 177 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Contracts £29.99/mo
£39.00 upfront
£29.99/mo
£169.00 upfront
SIM-free £697.00 £739.99
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17

24 Months

256GB

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Refurbished

250GB

Data

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£29.99 a month, £39 upfront.

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HONOR Magic 8 Pro
HONOR Magic 8 Pro

24 Months

512GB

Gold

200GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£29.99 a month, £169 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper on contract at £788.36 over the life of the deal from £29.99 per month with £39.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The HONOR Magic 8 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17's 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 458 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 17 uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £697.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 17 is powered by the Apple A19 Pro, while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two: it's 42g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm, and is slimmer at 7.95mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 17 or HONOR Magic 8 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the HONOR Magic 8 Pro is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 17 and HONOR Magic 8 Pro run?

The Apple iPhone 17 runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic 8 Pro runs Android 16. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.