Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor GT 2 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 80/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,551,073).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor GT 2 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor GT 2 Pro, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 11 points higher (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (88/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor GT 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor GT 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor GT 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (88/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor GT 2 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.