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 — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor 70
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 233g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor 70, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor 70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Honor 70 by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (71/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor 70 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 70 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
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 75/100, the Honor 70 — 57/100.
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 (71/100 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 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor 70?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.