Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). 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 Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 11000 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 | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- 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 Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
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 Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (91/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic9 Super?
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 Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.