Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor GT Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 80/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,280,245); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor GT Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3280245
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1299
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 3 points higher (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Honor GT Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (46/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor GT 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 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Honor GT Pro by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $814. Honor GT Pro was $814 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (46/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor GT Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.