Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor X6s
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 16/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Honor X6s
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (66/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 233g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor X6s, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (72/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (66/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (57/100 vs 8/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor X6s?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 47 points (63/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor X6s?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor X6s?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor X6s?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Honor X6s?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.