Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,551,073); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3551073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 249g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.