Apple iPhone 17e vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9287
- Lighter: 163g vs 201g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 17e by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.