Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs HONOR Magic V5 5G

Our Verdict: The HONOR Magic V5 5G has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 50MP against the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max's 12MP, plus a 20MP selfie camera against 12MP, and there's more battery in the V5 5G, 5820mAh to 4352mAh, though iOS and Android manage power differently, so more mAh doesn't always mean longer battery life. The V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" against 6.7", while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the sharper one at 457 PPI, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the V5 5G tops out at 512GB. The V5 5G is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

If you'd rather pay up front, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £320 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.5
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 7.95"
Display
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution
1284 x 2778 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch
457 403
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,352 mAh 5,820 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
Info unavailable 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight
238 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts
- £13.00/mo (£979.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£319.99 £739.00
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max HONOR Magic V5 5G HONOR Magic V5 5G
Expert Rating 4.5
10 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 7.95"
Display Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1284 x 2778 2172 x 2352
Pixels Per Inch 457 403
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,352 mAh 5,820 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions Info unavailable 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight 238 grams 222 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m
Contracts - £13.00/mo
£979.00 upfront
SIM-free £319.99 £739.00
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

128GB

Alpine Green

Refurbished

From £319.99

HONOR Magic V5 5G
HONOR Magic V5 5G

24 Months

512GB

Dawn Gold

100GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13 per month, £979 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G has the bigger screen at 8" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max's 6.7", the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 403, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max uses a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD panel while the HONOR Magic V5 5G has a Foldable LTPO AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the HONOR Magic V5 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 13 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £319.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V5 5G use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The HONOR Magic V5 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 16g lighter at 222 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or HONOR Magic V5 5G?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the HONOR Magic V5 5G is rated IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 m.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and HONOR Magic V5 5G run?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max runs Apple iOS and the HONOR Magic V5 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.