Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Honor 500 Pro (China)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (97/100 vs 91/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.