Honor Magic8 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic8 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro Max wins 5 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 18 Pro Max9596
- CameraiPhone 18 Pro Max9194
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic8 Pro10076
- BatteryHonor Magic8 Pro10094
- DisplayiPhone 18 Pro Max9095
- ConnectivityiPhone 18 Pro Max95100
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueiPhone 18 Pro Max5558
- Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery7,100 mAh vs 5,567 mAh
- Honor Magic8 Pro charges faster100W vs 45W
- Honor Magic8 Pro has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.71"
- Honor Magic8 Pro is lighter224 g vs 249 g
- Honor Magic8 Pro has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 18 MP
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Honor Magic8 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 18 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Honor Magic8 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP69 vs IP68
- iPhone 18 Pro Max can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 18 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 92.8/100
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.71") and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Honor Magic8 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,100 mAh vs 5,567 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,100 mAh vs 5,567 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 45W
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic8 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.71") and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Honor Magic8 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,100 mAh vs 5,567 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Magic8 Pro 90.0/100, iPhone 18 Pro Max 92.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Honor Magic8 Pro has a 6.71-inch display and 7100 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic8 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor Magic8 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 96/100.
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