Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Honor X80 Pro Max
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores higher in 5 of 6 sections (camera, performance, connectivity & features, battery and display), while the Honor X80 Pro Max leads in design & durability.
The biggest difference is camera: 95 vs 37 points.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the newer model, announced 3 months after the Honor X80 Pro Max.
Choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max for camera and performance; choose the Honor X80 Pro Max for design & durability.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max leads in 17 fields
- X80 Pro Max leads in 7 fields
- 13 ties
37 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro Max | X80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 62 |
| Camera | 95 | 37 |
| Battery | 91 | 79 |
| Display | 96 | 91 |
| Design & durability | 76 | 80 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 61 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 100/100(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: 50/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple A20 Pro
- X80 Pro Max: Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12 GB
- X80 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 TB
- X80 Pro Max: 512 GB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
- X80 Pro Max: 4 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 48 MP
- X80 Pro Max: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4×(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 18 MP(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5391 mAh
- X80 Pro Max: 11000 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 62:00 h
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1000
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- X80 Pro Max: 90 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 25 W(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wired
- X80 Pro Max: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- X80 Pro Max: 6.8″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- X80 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: 452 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- X80 Pro Max: 10000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- X80 Pro Max: 1280x2788
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- X80 Pro Max: Aluminosilicate glass
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 249 g
- X80 Pro Max: 203 g(Better)
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- X80 Pro Max: 8.1 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: IP68
- X80 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: Leather
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: Plastic
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: C
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: B
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: A
- X80 Pro Max: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- X80 Pro Max: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: USB 2.0
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- X80 Pro Max: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: No
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- X80 Pro Max: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: None
- X80 Pro Max: Under display (optical)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- X80 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- X80 Pro Max: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- X80 Pro Max: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- X80 Pro Max: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: iOS 27
- X80 Pro Max: Android 16
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: $ 1,549.00
- X80 Pro Max: About 220 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2026
- X80 Pro Max: 2026
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro Max | X80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 106 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3473 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, 106 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 106 - A3718 | LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3717 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3473 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3716 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3718 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2026, June 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, June 22 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 162.2 x 77 x 8.1 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 203 g (7.16 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 10m) Drop resistant up to 1.2m |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 2000 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak)* |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1280 x 2788 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~452 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | Aluminosilicate glass * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Adreno 812 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | – | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | – |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity (ultrasound) |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model | Si/C Li-Po 11000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 90W wired 27W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, Orange/Gold, Red, Opal White |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718, iPhone19,3 | BSN-AN00 |
| Price | $ 1,549.00 / € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 / ₹ 179,900 | About 220 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |