Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor X80 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor X80 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- PhotographyHonor X80 Pro Max
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsApple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Head to head
- Performance
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Gen 5.
- Gaming
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the stronger graphics for games.
- Battery life
- Display
- Camera
- Durability
- Longevity
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 2.7 for Honor X80 Pro Max.
- Storage
- Connectivity
- Size and weight
- Extras
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor X80 Pro Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins on performance, gaming and longevity; Honor X80 Pro Max wins on camera and connectivity.
Which is faster, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Gen 5.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the stronger graphics for games.
Which will last more years, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 2.7 for Honor X80 Pro Max.
Which is better for photography, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Honor X80 Pro Max scores higher for photography.
Which is better for keeping it for years, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher for keeping it for years.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Honor X80 Pro Max?
Honor X80 Pro Max is the newer of the two, released June 2026.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

