Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,538,751); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor Magic V6
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3639
- Lighter: 233g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1599
- Better camera (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; 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, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.