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Honor X6d 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.

Head-to-head
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe ⇄
Honor · 2026

Honor X6d

Honor X6d
84/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max
85/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Head-to-head

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 5 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Honor X6d
Honor X6d
1 win
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
5 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivity
Honor X6diPhone 17 Pro Max
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max
    41
    90
  • Camerafrom specsHonor X6d
    83
    77
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieiPhone 17 Pro Max
    40
    76
  • BatteryiPhone 17 Pro Max
    54
    86
  • Displayfrom specsiPhone 17 Pro Max
    45
    94
  • ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max
    72
    100
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • Honor X6d has the bigger battery5,260 mAh vs 5,088 mAh
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max charges faster40W vs 15W
  • Honor X6d has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.75"
  • Honor X6d is lighter186 g vs 233 g
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 5 MP
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Honor X6d
  • ✓47 g lighter (186 g vs 233 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 5,260 mAh battery (+172 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHonor X6diPhone 17 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Display
Screen typeColor LCD ScreenLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.75"6.9"
Resolution & Density~ 260 PPI 2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness450 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsMali-G57 MC2Apple GPU (6-core)
Operating SystemAndroid v15 15iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory4 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256 GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB / 2048GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor X6d Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)48 MP (8x 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 Lens5 MP18 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X6d Lightest Chassis
Dimensions167 x 77 x 7.9 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm
Weight186 g233 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedIP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Max Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,260 mAh5,088 mAh
Wired Fast Charging15W40W 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 StandardYes, with wifi-hotspotWi-Fi 7
BluetoothYes, v5.36.0
USB Port & SpeedYes, USB-C v2.0USB-C 3.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on request$1,199
Our verdict

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 15W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Honor X6d is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,260 mAh vs 5,088 mAh).

Buy Honor X6d if you want

Lighter: 186 g vs 233 g (47 g less)

Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want

Faster wired charging: 40W vs 15W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)

Common questions

Which is better: Honor X6d or iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (40W vs 15W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Honor X6d is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,260 mAh vs 5,088 mAh). BeastScore: Honor X6d 84.0/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X6d and iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Honor X6d has a 6.75-inch display and 5260 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.

How do Honor X6d and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?

Honor X6d scores 41/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.

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