Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Honor Magic 5 Pro
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro decisively outperforms the iPhone 11 Pro Max across nearly every technical specification. Honor's device features a superior 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits brightness versus Apple's 60Hz panel. Camera capabilities favor Honor with higher megapixel sensors: 50MP main, ultrawide, and telephoto with 3.5x zoom compared to iPhone's 12MP triple setup. Battery capacity jumps from 3969 to 5100 mAh, complemented by significantly faster charging: 66W wired and 50W wireless versus Apple's modest 18W and 7.5W. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 8-12GB RAM substantially outpaces the A13 Bionic with 4GB RAM. Honor includes 5G connectivity and USB-C, while iPhone 11 Pro Max lacks both. At $200 less, Honor Magic 5 Pro delivers modernized flagship specifications that make the aging iPhone 11 Pro Max appear dated, making this an easy recommendation for value and performance.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max if…
- →Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pros
- Outstanding battery life — best iPhone at the time
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- Excellent build quality with matte glass back
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Heavy at 226 g
- Wide notch design
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | Honor Magic 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3969 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 66W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.81 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 2848 x 1312 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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