Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, 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 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 249g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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.