Honor X5 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X5 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max7080
- CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max8085
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor X5 Plus8678
- DisplayiPhone 16 Pro Max8488
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max5590
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueHonor X5 Plus8555
- Honor X5 Plus has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- iPhone 16 Pro Max charges faster27W vs 10W
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.56"
- Honor X5 Plus is lighter188 g vs 227 g
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Helio G36
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 80.0/100
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (27W vs 10W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.56"). The Honor X5 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Lighter: 188 g vs 227 g (39 g less)
Faster wired charging: 27W vs 10W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X5 Plus or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (27W vs 10W) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.56"). The Honor X5 Plus is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh). BeastScore: Honor X5 Plus 79.3/100, iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X5 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Honor X5 Plus has a 6.56-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.
How do Honor X5 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare for speed?
Honor X5 Plus scores 70/100 for performance; iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100.
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