Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor X6s

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 16/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 24 points (40/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor X6s better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Honor X6s, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (40/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 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 X6s: The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Honor X6s
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Helio G25 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
Resolution 1320x2868 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 128GB
OS iOS 27 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm
Weight 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
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 X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (66/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (57/100 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 X6s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 24 points (40/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Honor X6s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Honor X6s?

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 X6s?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.