Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 72/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,452,754); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (221g vs 236g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 221g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1599
- Better camera (83/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 11 points higher (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Honor Magic V6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1599 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.