Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic8
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,551,073); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic8
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; 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 Magic8 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $625 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $674. Honor Magic8 was $674 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 8 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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Magic8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.