Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor GT Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 75/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 2,538,751); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor GT Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9287
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1199
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 8 points higher (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $714. Honor GT Pro was $714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (70/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.