Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,601,000); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor Magic8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Overall rating 63/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2601000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $1199
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $625 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $574. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $574.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (93/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic8 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.