Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 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 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,782,199); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.