Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic V6
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $1599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 80/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,551,073); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic V6
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1599
- Better camera (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 25W
- Lighter: 236g vs 249g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic V6, the Honor Magic V6 scores 2 points higher (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Honor Magic V6 — 72/100; 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 Honor Magic V6 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic V6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4166339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2848x2076 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6660 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic V6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic V6?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic V6 — 82/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Magic V6?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.