Apple iPhone 17 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 76/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (96/100 vs 76/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.