Apple iPhone 12vsHonor Magic Vs

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Apple
Apple iPhone 12
iPhone 12
Processor:Apple A14 Bionic
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The iPhone 12's battery life is disappointing, failing to last a full day with moderate use often.
The Apple iPhone 12 boasts a stunning OLED screen with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent brightness uniformly.
The iPhone 12's cameras excel in low-light conditions, making nighttime photography its most notable strength.
The Apple iPhone 12's performance shines with lightning-fast speeds, efficient multitasking, and excellent battery life and gaming capabilities.
Honor
Honor Magic Vs
Magic Vs
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 3.0GHz
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Honor Magic Vs has an average battery life that falls short of its expected performance despite a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.
The Honor Magic Vs boasts a highly adaptable and vibrant dual-screen display with excellent sharpness and clarity.
The Honor Magic Vs offers impressive cameras with excellent performance, making it a great value for its price.
The Honor Magic Vs delivers impressive performance capabilities with seamless multitasking and heavy gaming performance.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Apple iPhone 12
3.10 GHz
Honor Magic Vs
3 GHz

RAM

Winner
Apple iPhone 12
4GB
Honor Magic Vs
12GB

Storage

Winner
Apple iPhone 12
64GB
Honor Magic Vs
256GB

Weight

Winner
Apple iPhone 12
162g
Honor Magic Vs
267g
Rank
Apple iPhone 12
#524
Honor Magic Vs
Winner
#184
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Apple iPhone 12
#66
Winner
Honor Magic Vs
#101
Design
Apple iPhone 12
#42
Winner
Honor Magic Vs
#332
Display
Apple iPhone 12
#633
Honor Magic Vs
#295
Winner
Performance
Apple iPhone 12
#225
Winner
Honor Magic Vs
#248
Battery
Apple iPhone 12
#685
Honor Magic Vs
#25
Winner
Camera
Apple iPhone 12
#764
Honor Magic Vs
#104
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
Apple iPhone 12
#1
Tie
Honor Magic Vs
#1
Tie

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Specifications Comparison
Specification
Apple Apple iPhone 12
Honor Honor Magic Vs
Model
Apple A14 Bionic
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 3.0GHz
CPU
2x Icestorm 3.1 GHz + 4x Firestorm 1.8 GHz
1x3.0 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.5 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex, A510
Type
Hexa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
5
4
Frequency
3.10
3
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Apple 4-core graphics processing unit A14 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730
RAM
4
12
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
64
256
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
No
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
No
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo Speakers
DTS / DTS X, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
1083947
903500
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Apple iPhone 12

Strengths

Excellent OLED Screen
Great Stereo Speakers
Good Camera Quality
Next-Gen Lightning-Fast Chipset

Weaknesses

No Charger Included
Battery Life
No High Refresh Rate Display
Face ID Limitations

Honor Magic Vs

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Apple iPhone 12

The Apple iPhone 12 boasts an excellent OLED screen with great color accuracy and contrast. The device's design is sleek, durable, and water-resistant, making it a stylish and practical choice for users. The camera system delivers good quality photos, particularly in daylight conditions, although fine details can be smeared at times. The ultrawide camera performs well, but struggles with low detail in dark scenes. Portrait shots taken with the main camera are excellent, with true-to-life colors and superb contrast. The selfie camera takes great photos, even in low light, thanks to its night mode feature. Video capture is also impressive, with 4K footage from the main camera featuring true-to-life colors, good contrast, and dynamic range. Electronic stabilization is available on all cameras and resolutions. The iPhone 12's A14 Bionic chip provides lightning-fast performance, making it ideal for demanding users. The device also supports the latest iOS software, ensuring future-proofing. One of the notable drawbacks is the lack of a charger in the box, which can be seen as an inconvenience. Additionally, battery life takes a step back compared to its predecessor. The iPhone 12's design, camera capabilities, and performance make it a solid choice for users. However, some may find the lack of a high refresh rate on the OLED screen and the absence of a fingerprint reader as drawbacks. Considering the device's features and price point, it's an excellent option for those seeking a reliable smartphone experience. Despite its shortcomings, the iPhone 12 remains a worthwhile investment for many users. The device's elegant design, great camera capabilities, and lightning-fast performance make it a solid choice in the market.

Honor Magic Vs

The Honor Magic Vs is a promising foldable smartphone that boasts impressive features, including a large display, fast charging, flagship chipset, and great cameras. The device's 5,000mAh battery is its largest among current foldables, but unfortunately, it only delivers average battery life. The camera performance of the Honor Magic Vs is one of its strongest aspects. The 54MP main camera captures excellent photos with good detail, balanced color rendition, and wide dynamic range. The 8MP telephoto camera and 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera also produce great results, especially in low-light conditions. However, the device's launch price is quite high, making it less competitive against its rivals, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Additionally, the Magic Vs lacks features like stylus support, waterproofing, and wireless charging that are available on other foldable smartphones. One notable omission is the ability to use the external screen as a viewfinder for taking selfies with the main camera, which may be a minor inconvenience for some users. The device's video recording capabilities also have their limitations, with excessive sharpening and contrast in the main camera's footage. Overall, while the Honor Magic Vs has many impressive features, its shortcomings make it hard to recommend as the most value-for-money option. For those seeking alternatives, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is another strong contender, along with the Techno Phantom V-Fold.

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