Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) vs iPhone 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor 500 Pro 5G (China)
iPhone 18 Pro
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraiPhone 18 Pro8092
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor 500 Pro 5G (China)9580
- DisplayiPhone 18 Pro8492
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor 500 Pro 5G (China)8562
- Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) has the bigger screen6.55" vs 6.3"
- Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) and iPhone 18 Pro are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) for its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.55" vs 6.3"), or the iPhone 18 Pro for its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite) and satellite SOS texting (Yes vs No).
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) or iPhone 18 Pro?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) for its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.55" vs 6.3"), or the iPhone 18 Pro for its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite) and satellite SOS texting (Yes vs No). BeastScore: Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) 88.6/100, iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) and iPhone 18 Pro?
Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) has a 6.55-inch display and 8000 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery.
How do Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) and iPhone 18 Pro compare for speed?
Honor 500 Pro 5G (China) scores 95/100 for performance; iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100.
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