Phone Comparison
Honor Magic 5 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Comparison
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Pros & cons
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior.
+
What's good
+
Lighter titanium design
+
Advanced gaming performance
+
Impressive 5x optical zoom
+
Long battery life
+
Clear audio quality
−
What's not
−
Screen easily scratches
−
Slow charging
−
Action Button limitations
−
Heats up during heavy use
−
High price
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A feature-packed phone with a sleek design but still needs extra care due to its delicate exterior.
+
Good
+
Lighter titanium design
+
Advanced gaming performance
+
Impressive 5x optical zoom
+
Long battery life
+
Clear audio quality
−
Not
−
Screen easily scratches
−
Slow charging
−
Action Button limitations
−
Heats up during heavy use
−
High price
Spec data
How they compare
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$950
$1,199
OS
Android
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
66W
—
Wireless charging
50W
15W
Display
Color
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
7/10
iFixit
Weight
219g (7.7 oz)
221g (7.8 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$950
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
66W
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
50W
Wireless charging
15W
Display
Color
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
219g (7.7 oz)
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Released
Apr 2023
Sep 2023
Announced
—
Sep 2023
Price tier
Premium
Flagship
Also Known As
—
—
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3200MHz
3780MHz
RAM
12GB
8GB
Storage
512 GB
256/512/ 1000 GB
Price (USD)
$950
$1,199
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Manual, Data Cable
OS
Android
iOS
OS at Launch
13
17
Current Version
—
26.4.2
OS Updates
—
Not confirmed
Security Updates
—
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
OLED
Size
6.81"
6.7"
Resolution
2848 × 1312
1290 × 2796
Pixel Density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Colors
1 billion
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
240Hz
Peak Brightness
—
2000 nits
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
Not tested
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
50MP f/1.6 (Wide)
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Camera 2
50MP f/2.0 (Ultrawide)
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
50MP f/3.0 (Periscope telephoto)
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 4
—
—
Flash
Yes (LED)
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
—
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
—
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
77mm
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
60fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Additional Info
HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
—
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/2.4
12MP f/1.9
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
60fps
Zoom
Unknown
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
—
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
—
3nm
GPU
—
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
RAM
12GB
8GB
Storage
512 GB
256/512/ 1000 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
1,421,780
Geekbench 6 Single
—
2,974
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
7,533
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
5,100 mAh
4,441 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable
Fast Charging
66W
—
Wireless Charging
50W
15W
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
28h 26m
29h 00m
Video Playback
19h 22m
29h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
16h 27m
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
—
Standby
—
—
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
93 min
Charged in 30 Min
—
57%
GSMArena Score
—
12h 58m
Battery Life (Call)
—
18h 15m
Battery Life (Video)
—
18h 20m
Battery Life (Web)
—
11h 43m
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
8h 16m
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
WiFi Version
—
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
SBC, AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
UWB
Satellite
—
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
—
Expansion Capacity
—
—
Networks
—
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Glass
Titanium
Frame Material
—
Titanium
Rear Material
—
Glass — Other
Colors
Meadow Green, Black
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Dimensions
16.29 × 7.67 × 0.877 cm (6.41 × 3.02 × 0.35 in)
15.99 × 7.67 × 0.825 cm (6.3 × 3.02 × 0.32 in)
Weight
219g
221g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Waterproof
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
7/10
Parts Availability
—
OEM + third-party (best)
External Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
—
-26.4 LUFS
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
0.81 W/kg
1.09 W/kg
SAR Body
1.12 W/kg
1.13 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Released
Apr 2023
Released
Sep 2023
Announced
—
Announced
Sep 2023
Price tier
Premium
Price tier
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
—
Processor
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3200MHz
CPU Speed
3780MHz
RAM
12GB
RAM
8GB
Storage
512 GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
Price (USD)
$950
Price (USD)
$1,199
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
OS
Android
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
13
OS at Launch
17
Current Version
—
Current Version
26.4.2
OS Updates
—
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
—
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
OLED
Size
6.81"
Size
6.7"
Resolution
2848 × 1312
Resolution
1290 × 2796
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Colors
1 billion
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
240Hz
Peak Brightness
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Main Camera
50MP f/1.6 (Wide)
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Camera 2
50MP f/2.0 (Ultrawide)
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
50MP f/3.0 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 4
—
Camera 4
—
Flash
Yes (LED)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
—
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
77mm
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
Video FPS
60fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Additional Info
HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Additional Info
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/2.4
Resolution
12MP f/1.9
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
Video FPS
60fps
Zoom
Unknown
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Chip
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Octa-core
Chip
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
—
Process Node
3nm
GPU
—
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
RAM
12GB
RAM
8GB
Storage
512 GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
AnTuTu v11
1,421,780
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Single
2,974
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,533
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Capacity
5,100 mAh
Capacity
4,441 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
66W
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
50W
Wireless Charging
15W
Comes with Charger
—
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
28h 26m
Talk Time
29h 00m
Video Playback
19h 22m
Video Playback
29h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
16h 27m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
—
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charge Time 0–100%
93 min
Charged in 30 Min
—
Charged in 30 Min
57%
GSMArena Score
—
GSMArena Score
12h 58m
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Call)
18h 15m
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Web)
11h 43m
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 16m
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
WiFi Version
—
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
Bluetooth
5.2
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
—
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Glass
Material
Titanium
Frame Material
—
Frame Material
Titanium
Rear Material
—
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Colors
Meadow Green, Black
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Dimensions
16.29 × 7.67 × 0.877 cm (6.41 × 3.02 × 0.35 in)
Dimensions
15.99 × 7.67 × 0.825 cm (6.3 × 3.02 × 0.32 in)
Weight
219g
Weight
221g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Waterproof
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
iFixit Score
7/10
Parts Availability
—
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
External Speakers
Stereo
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
-26.4 LUFS
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
SAR Head
0.81 W/kg
SAR Head
1.09 W/kg
SAR Body
1.12 W/kg
SAR Body
1.13 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Manual
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
DxOMark
—
—
AnTuTu v10
—
1.42M
GSMArena endurance
—
12h 58m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
—
7/10
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
DxOMark
—
DxOMark
—
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
1.42M
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Magic 5 Pro
6.4" × 3"
iPhone 15 Pro Max
6.3" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
Magic 5 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 15 Pro Max
0.3"
Magic 5 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Height
6.4" (162.9 mm)
6.3" (159.9 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
3" (76.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
219g (7.7 oz)
221g (7.8 oz)
Screen
6.81"
6.7"
Height
6.4" (162.9 mm)
Height
6.3" (159.9 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
Width
3" (76.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Weight
219g (7.7 oz)
Weight
221g (7.8 oz)
Screen
6.81"
Screen
6.7"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Magic 5 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max — FAQ
Which is better, the Magic 5 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 15 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.7 for the Magic 5 Pro. That 0.3-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the Magic 5 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The Magic 5 Pro launches at $950, which is $249 less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $1,199. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →