Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor X80i

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 32/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (66/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 233g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Honor X80i, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (63/100 vs 32/100). 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 "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Honor X80i
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 2601000
Geekbench Single 3933
Geekbench Multi 10223
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 233 g 185 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (66/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (56/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor X80i?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 31 points (63/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor X80i?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor X80i?

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 X80i?

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 X80i?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.