Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Magic9
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,434,654); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Honor Magic9
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 209g vs 249g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Magic9?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.