Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,538,751); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3293
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 233g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.