Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 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 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5850 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: $899 vs $1299
- Better camera (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 7 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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.