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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Honor Magic V5 Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
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Honor Magic V5
Honor
Honor Magic V5
8.5 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E

Magic V5

A thin, stylish foldable with versatile features and solid camera capability.

+
Good
+ Extremely thin design
+ High-performance chipset
+ Multi-tasking capabilities
+ Powerful triple camera system
+ Bright OLED displays
−
Not
− Camera bump adds bulk
− Software not fully polished
− No bundled charger
− Price may limit appeal
− Button design lacks precision
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 14 Pro Max means giving up most on: Weight

iPhone 14 Pro Max
Magic V5
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$1,238
$206/yr of support
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-core
Camera zoom
6Γ—
Camera zoom
3Γ—
Battery life
β€”
Battery life
β€”
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
β€”
Wired charging
66W
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
50W
Display
Color
Display
Color, 120Hz
5000 nits peak
Software support
β€”
Software support
Until 2032
7 years guaranteed
Repairability
β€”
Repairability
β€”
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
217g (7.7 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro Max
Magic V5
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 Β· video 149
DxOMark v5
β€”
AnTuTu v10
β€”
AnTuTu v10
2.66M
GSMArena endurance
β€”
GSMArena endurance
β€”
Active Use
iFixit repairability
β€”
iFixit repairability
β€”
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Magic V5
6.2" × 5.7"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Magic V5
0.2"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
6.2" (156.8 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
5.7" (145.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.2" (4.2 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
217g (7.7 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
7.95"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Magic V5: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Magic V5?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.5 for the Magic V5. That 0.5-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 has better zoom, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Magic V5?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 6 optical zoom, while the Magic V5 tops out at 3. Optical zoom preserves full detail at distance; digital zoom crops and upscales, which softens fine textures. If you regularly shoot sports, wildlife, or concerts, the iPhone 14 Pro Max gives you noticeably sharper reach.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Magic V5?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max launches at $1,099, which is $139 less than the Magic V5 at $1,238. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Magic V5?
Our critics' take on the iPhone 14 Pro Max: "Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life." On the Magic V5: "A thin, stylish foldable with versatile features and solid camera capability." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →