HONOR Magic4 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 Magic4 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraHONOR Magic4 Pro8885
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro Max6076
- BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max8286
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8690
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max83100
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie5555
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- HONOR Magic4 Pro charges faster100W vs 40W
- HONOR Magic4 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.81"
- HONOR Magic4 Pro is lighter209 g vs 233 g
- HONOR Magic4 Pro launched cheaper$1,099 vs $1,199
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
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 4,600 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.81"). The HONOR Magic4 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 40W).
Faster wired charging: 100W vs 40W · Lighter: 209 g vs 233 g (24 g less)
Larger battery: 5,088 mAh vs 4,600 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: HONOR Magic4 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 4,600 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.81"). The HONOR Magic4 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 40W). BeastScore: HONOR Magic4 Pro 83.6/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between HONOR Magic4 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
HONOR Magic4 Pro has a 6.81-inch display and 4600 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do HONOR Magic4 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
HONOR Magic4 Pro scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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