Honor Magic 9 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Both Honor Magic 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Honor Magic 9 Pro which has resolution of 2808 x 1256. Honor Magic 9 Pro has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| Name | Honor Magic 9 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5425 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 109990 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 15, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Honor Magic 9 Pro is Rs. 109990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Honor Magic 9 Pro's 6.85 inch screen. There is OLED Screen Type in both the phones. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Honor's phone has only 449 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Honor's phone ~ 89.6%. Honor Magic 9 Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Honor Magic 9 Pro has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 9 Pro's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Honor Magic 9 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Honor Magic 9 Pro has version 17 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version 27 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Honor Magic 9 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 15, 2026 (Expected) | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Gold, Mint | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1256 x 2808 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 449 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Giant Rhino Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2) | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | AI Button, AI Search and AI Documents to improve daily productivity | Apple Intelligence |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 200 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | iOS v27 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5425 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 4.5W |