Honor 70 Pro+ vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor 70 Pro+
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max8485
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor 70 Pro+10076
- BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max8286
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8690
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max55100
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor 70 Pro+6855
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Honor 70 Pro+ charges faster100W vs 40W
- Honor 70 Pro+ has a sharper main camera53.9 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.78"
- Honor 70 Pro+ is lighter192 g vs 233 g
- Honor 70 Pro+ has a sharper selfie camera50.3 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Dimensity 9000
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78"). The Honor 70 Pro+ is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 40W).
Faster wired charging: 100W vs 40W · Lighter: 192 g vs 233 g (41 g less)
Larger battery: 5,088 mAh vs 4,500 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor 70 Pro+ or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.78"). The Honor 70 Pro+ is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 40W). BeastScore: Honor 70 Pro+ 83.9/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor 70 Pro+ and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Honor 70 Pro+ has a 6.78-inch display and 4500 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do Honor 70 Pro+ and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor 70 Pro+ scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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