Honor Magic V 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 Magic V
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 Magic V8876
- BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max8086
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8690
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max55100
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor Magic V6855
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 4,750 mAh
- Honor Magic V charges faster66W vs 40W
- Honor Magic V has a sharper main camera50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.45"
- iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter233 g vs 293 g
- Honor Magic V has a sharper selfie camera42.8 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
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 4,750 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.45"). The Honor Magic V is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (66W vs 40W).
Faster wired charging: 66W vs 40W
Larger battery: 5,088 mAh vs 4,750 mAh · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic V 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 4,750 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.45"). The Honor Magic V is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (66W vs 40W). BeastScore: Honor Magic V 83.5/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic V and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Honor Magic V has a 6.45-inch display and 4750 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic V and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor Magic V scores 90/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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