Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor 70

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 54 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the stronger camera (161 vs 115); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (89/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 227g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor 70, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Honor 70
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1890000
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8400
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 27W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161 115
Main camera 48 MP 54 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 178 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Honor 70
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (54/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (89/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (77/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (54/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.