Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor GT Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,782,199); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor GT Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $714. Honor GT Pro was $714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (70/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.