Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic7
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 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 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic7
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 199g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Honor Magic7 — 82/100; 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 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2967184 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5650 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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 Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic7 by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Magic7 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 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 Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 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 Magic7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic7?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic7?
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 Magic7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.