Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 84/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12490
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (94/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.