Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,452,754); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 221g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 53.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (86/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.