Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs HONOR Magic V3 5G

Our Verdict: The HONOR Magic V3 5G leads on camera hardware with a 50MP main sensor to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's 12MP, plus a 20MP selfie camera against 12MP, and only the V3 5G is a 5G phone; the iPhone 11 Pro Max maxes out at 4G. The V3 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 5150mAh against 3969mAh, but capacity doesn't compare cleanly across iOS and Android, so it isn't a battery-life verdict on its own, and the V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" against 6.5", while the iPhone 11 Pro Max has the sharper one at 456 PPI. Get the V3 5G if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the iPhone 11 Pro Max covers the basics for less.

If you'd rather pay up front, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £159 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.6
17 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.5" 7.92"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution
1242 x 2688 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch
456 402
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
3,969 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight
226 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £163.08/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£159.00 £796.00
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max HONOR Magic V3 5G HONOR Magic V3 5G
Expert Rating 4.6
17 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.5" 7.92"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1242 x 2688 2156 x 2344
Pixels Per Inch 456 402
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 3,969 mAh 5,150 mAh
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm
Weight 226 grams 230 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £163.08/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £159.00 £796.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

64GB

Midnight Green

Refurbished

From £159

HONOR Magic V3 5G
HONOR Magic V3 5G

12 Months

512GB

Black

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£163.08 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The HONOR Magic V3 5G has the bigger screen at 7.9" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's 6.5", the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the sharper display at 456 pixels per inch versus 402, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a LTPO OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £159.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V3 5G?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the HONOR Magic V3 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V3 5G use?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the HONOR Magic V3 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is lighter but the HONOR Magic V3 5G is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 226 grams, though the HONOR Magic V3 5G is actually the more compact phone at 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.2 mm, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V3 5G?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V3 5G run?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic V3 5G runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.