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Honor X6a 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.

Head-to-head
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Honor · 2023

Honor X6a

Honor X6a
79/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max
80/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Head-to-head

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 4 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Honor X6a
Honor X6a
2 wins
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro Max
4 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayConnectivityValue
Honor X6aiPhone 16 Pro Max
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 16 Pro Max
    70
    80
  • CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max
    80
    85
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryHonor X6a
    86
    78
  • DisplayiPhone 16 Pro Max
    84
    88
  • ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max
    55
    90
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueHonor X6a
    85
    55
Key differences
  • Honor X6a has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max charges faster27W vs 22.5W
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.56"
  • Honor X6a 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 6 GB
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Helio G36
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Honor X6a
  • ✓39 g lighter (188 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 5,200 mAh battery (+515 mAh)
  • ✓6.56" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • ✓$8800 cheaper at launch ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHonor X6aiPhone 16 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen typeTFT LCDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.56"6.9"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED (269 ppi)2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A2,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHelio G36 Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedApple GPU (6-core)
Operating SystemAndroid 13iOS 18
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory6 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Cameraundefined MP, Triple Camera System48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX903
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lensundefined MP12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X6a Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/A163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight188 g227 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedIP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor X6a Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,200 mAh4,685 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast charging27W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot listed25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedWi-Fi 7
Bluetoothv5.15.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 3.0
NFCYesYes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on request$1199
Our verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 80.0/100

After comparing all the specs, iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.3 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

Buy Honor X6a if you want

Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+515 mAh more) · Lighter body: 188g (39g lighter in hand)

Buy iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.3 · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP

Common questions

Which is better: Honor X6a or iPhone 16 Pro Max?

iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to Honor X6a (79.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.3 and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.

What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X6a and iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Honor X6a 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 X6a and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare for speed?

Honor X6a scores 70/100 for performance; iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100.

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