Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
iPhone 18 Pro
Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsTie9797
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max10080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor Magic9 Pro Max10076
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max10044
- Displayfrom specsiPhone 18 Pro8994
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuefrom specsHonor Magic9 Pro Max7460
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 45W
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 48 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.8" vs 6.3"
- iPhone 18 Pro is lighter211 g vs 233 g
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max launched cheaper$968 vs $1,299
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 18 MP
- Honor Magic9 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
- iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (211 g vs 233 g).
Larger battery: 8,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 45W
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic9 Pro Max or iPhone 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 45W). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (211 g vs 233 g). BeastScore: Honor Magic9 Pro Max 90.0/100, iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic9 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro?
Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a 6.8-inch display and 8800 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery.
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