Apple iPhone 17e vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) 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 59/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 21/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 21/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 37 points (96/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.