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Honor Turbo 5G vs iPhone 18 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Honor

Honor Turbo 5G

Honor Turbo 5G
89/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro
89/ 100
Launch price$1,299
Head-to-head

Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Honor Turbo 5G
Honor Turbo 5G
2 wins
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
Honor Turbo 5GiPhone 18 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    95
    95
  • CameraiPhone 18 Pro
    80
    92
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryHonor Turbo 5G
    95
    80
  • DisplayiPhone 18 Pro
    89
    92
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueHonor Turbo 5G
    85
    62
Key differences
  • Honor Turbo 5G has the bigger battery8,560 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
  • Honor Turbo 5G has the bigger screen6.79" vs 6.3"
  • iPhone 18 Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
  • iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Honor Turbo 5G
  • ✓Bigger 8,560 mAh battery (+4,272 mAh)
  • ✓6.79" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.3" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHonor Turbo 5GiPhone 18 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeAMOLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.79"6.3"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED 1206 x 2622 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionNot listedCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 4 Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresNot listedHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsNot listedApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedNot listedNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Cameraundefined MP, Triple Camera System48 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
Main Camera Video
Not listed
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
Not listed
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lensundefined MP18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/A150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
WeightN/A211 g (7.44 oz)
Build MaterialsNot listedGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNot listedNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot listedIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Turbo 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity8,560 mAh4,288 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listed25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
BluetoothNot listedBluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedNot listedUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYesYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesNot listedEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch PricePrice on request$1,299
Our verdict

Honor Turbo 5G and iPhone 18 Pro are evenly matched

It's a close call. Pick the Honor Turbo 5G for its bigger battery (8,560 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.79" vs 6.3"), or the iPhone 18 Pro for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 4).

Buy Honor Turbo 5G if you want

Larger battery: 8,560 mAh vs 4,288 mAh

Buy iPhone 18 Pro if you want

Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Common questions

Which is better: Honor Turbo 5G or iPhone 18 Pro?

It's a close call. Pick the Honor Turbo 5G for its bigger battery (8,560 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (6.79" vs 6.3"), or the iPhone 18 Pro for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 6 Gen 4). BeastScore: Honor Turbo 5G 89.3/100, iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Turbo 5G and iPhone 18 Pro?

Honor Turbo 5G has a 6.79-inch display and 8560 mAh battery. iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery.

How do Honor Turbo 5G and iPhone 18 Pro compare for speed?

Honor Turbo 5G scores 95/100 for performance; iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100.

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