Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3013
- Lighter: 177g vs 201g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.