Honor 90 Smart vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor 90 Smart
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Too close to call: 3 of 6 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 16 Pro Max7080
- CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max8085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor 90 Smart8678
- DisplayHonor 90 Smart8988
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max5590
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor 90 Smart8555
- Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery5,330 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.8"
- Honor 90 Smart is lighter199 g vs 227 g
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Dimensity 6020
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor 90 Smart and iPhone 16 Pro Max are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor 90 Smart for its bigger battery (5,330 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and lighter body (199 g vs 227 g), or the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.8") and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1).
Larger battery: 5,330 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Lighter: 199 g vs 227 g (28 g less)
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Honor 90 Smart or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor 90 Smart for its bigger battery (5,330 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and lighter body (199 g vs 227 g), or the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.8") and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1). BeastScore: Honor 90 Smart 80.0/100, iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor 90 Smart and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Honor 90 Smart has a 6.8-inch display and 5330 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.
How do Honor 90 Smart and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor 90 Smart scores 70/100 for performance; iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100.
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