Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 30/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 GT Racing has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (89/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (62/100 vs 30/100). 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 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (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 X40 GT Racing (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing 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 X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Apple A18 Pro
AnTuTu 1890000
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8400
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 27W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 161
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 227 g 199 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 X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (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 X40 GT Racing (89/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (51/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing 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 X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

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 X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.