Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Meizu Lucky 08

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Meizu Lucky 08 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Lucky 08 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 798,429); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Lucky 08 doesn't; the Meizu Lucky 08 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 249g).

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 67
Portability 27
Value for money 70

Meizu Lucky 08

Performance 53
Display 94
Camera 39
Battery 56
Portability 51
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 2687
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Meizu Lucky 08 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5567 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 202g vs 249g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 27/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Meizu Lucky 08, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Lucky 08 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Lucky 08 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Meizu Lucky 08
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 3434654 798429
Geekbench Single 4733 1015
Geekbench Multi 12836 2687
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5567 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 60W 45W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 163.0×77.5×8.6 mm
Weight 249 g 202 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Meizu Lucky 08

  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Meizu Lucky 08

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

  • 5567 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
67
battery

Meizu Lucky 08

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Meizu Lucky 08, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple A20 Pro
80/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Meizu Lucky 08 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
56/100 -330.2%
798429 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Meizu Lucky 08 by 330.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1299

Meizu Lucky 08

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 (97/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Lucky 08 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 (71/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Lucky 08 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Meizu Lucky 08?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Lucky 08 by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Meizu Lucky 08?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Meizu Lucky 08 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Meizu Lucky 08?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Meizu Lucky 08?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Meizu Lucky 08?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.