Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor X40 GT Racing

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) and the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 30/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor X40 GT Racing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 27/100). 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 X40 GT Racing (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 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 X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Honor X40 GT Racing
Processor Apple A20 Pro
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1320x2868 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 25W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 13, Magic OS 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 X40 GT Racing (66/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor X40 GT Racing are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 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 X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor X40 GT Racing — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor X40 GT Racing — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Honor X40 GT Racing?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.