Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor Play11 Plus

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor Play11 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Honor Play11 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Honor Play11 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor Play11 Plus: The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Honor Play11 Plus
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB
OS iOS 27 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Honor Play11 Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor Play11 Plus
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Honor Play11 Plus
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (66/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Honor Play11 Plus 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 Play11 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor Play11 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.