Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,890,000); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor Magic V6
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper: $1199 vs $1599
- Better camera (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 66W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $1599 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (89/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.