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Honor Play 40 Plus vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

Honor Play 40 Plus

Honor Play 40 Plus
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

iPhone 18 Pro Max
93/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,499 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iPhone 18 Pro Max BETTER THAN Honor Play 40 Plus?

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Honor Play 40 Plus
iPhone 18 Pro MaxWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHonor PlayiPhone 18LEADER
Refresh Rate90Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,567 mAh+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging22W45W45W Max
Main Camera Sensor50.3 MP48 MP50.3 MP
Screen Display Size6.74"6.9"6.9"
Chassis Weight196g249g196g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Play 40 Plus:
  • ✓53g lighter chassis (196g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+433 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓$8500 lower launch MSRP ($1499 vs $9999)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHonor Play 40 PlusiPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen Type & TechIPS TFT LCDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.74"6.9"
Resolution & Density720x1600 (260 ppi)1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate90 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera50.3 MP48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens5 MP18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Lightest Chassis
Dimensions167.48 x 76.85 x 8.27 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight196 g249 g (8.78 oz)
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging22W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYesYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch PricePrice on request$1,499 / €1,600
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Play 40 Plus:
Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+433 mAh more) · Lighter body: 196g (53g lighter in hand)
When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 81.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 22W
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Play 40 Plus vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Honor Play 40 Plus or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Honor Play 40 Plus (81.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 81.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 22W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Play 40 Plus and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Honor Play 40 Plus is equipped with a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Play 40 Plus and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Play 40 Plus scores 84/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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