Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3639
- Lighter: 233g vs 239g
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; 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 Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 35.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 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 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.