Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Honor 500 Pro
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Honor 500 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 9.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1,000 GB
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Honor 500 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,088 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,710,000
- against 2,331,417
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,331,417 | 2,710,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,933 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,223 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,010 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Orange, Blue, White | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,088 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.55″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,264 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,736 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | MEP-AN00 |
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