Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor 70

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 38/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 54 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (66/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 233g

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor 70, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 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 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Honor 70
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2601000
Geekbench Single 3933
Geekbench Multi 10223
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 48 MP 54 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm
Weight 233 g 178 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO 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 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Honor 70
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (72/100 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 17 Pro Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 25 points (63/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor 70 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor 70?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.