Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 65/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (94/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (94/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 31 points (96/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.