Honor Play9C 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 Play9C
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 4 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max8690
- CameraiPhone 17 Pro Max8085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8490
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max65100
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor Play9C8555
- Honor Play9C has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro Max charges faster40W vs 10W
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.56"
- Honor Play9C is lighter190 g vs 233 g
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Dimensity 6100+
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 faster charging (40W vs 10W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.56"). The Honor Play9C is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,088 mAh).
Lighter: 190 g vs 233 g (43 g less)
Faster wired charging: 40W vs 10W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Play9C or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 10W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.56"). The Honor Play9C is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,088 mAh). BeastScore: Honor Play9C 84.1/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Play9C and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Honor Play9C has a 6.56-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do Honor Play9C and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor Play9C scores 86/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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