The design of smartphones is a question of taste, but also of practicality. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro Max share a very similar design: their photo sensors are arranged in a square positioned at the top left of the back, faithful to previous models. Their titanium frame gives them a premium look, with slightly rounded profiles. Available in black, blue, white and natural for iPhone 15, and black, sand, white and natural for iPhone 16, these models boast a clean aesthetic.
The Honor Magic6 Pro, for its part, is distinguished by a golden central circle for its green faux leather version, inspired by watchmaking codes, or a black glass frame. Its photo sensors are arranged in this imposing circle, which gives it a unique visual identity. Its curved edges on all four sides reinforce the elegance of the model.
In terms of dimensions, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most compact, with a height of 159.9 mm and a weight of 221 grams, although it remains the lightest. Conversely, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is larger (163 mm) and slightly heavier (227 grams). The Honor Magic6 Pro, at 162.5 mm and 229 grams, is the largest and heaviest model, but it compensates with a substantial battery. All three are IP68 certified, providing optimal resistance to water and dust.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
The performance of smartphones mainly depends on their processor and memory capacity. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, equipped with the Apple A18 Pro, is ahead of its competitors in terms of power, followed closely by the iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Apple A17 Pro. These two models have 8 GB of RAM and offer storage capacities ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB, with no expansion possible. The Honor Magic6 Pro, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, stands out with its 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage, but remains behind the iPhones in terms of raw performance.
Concerning the screen, the three smartphones adopt AMOLED panels with refresh rates of 120 Hz, ensuring exceptional fluidity. However, the screen of the Honor Magic6 Pro (6.8 inches) with its curved edges and an impressive maximum brightness of 5000 cd/m², is ahead of the iPhone in visual quality. The iPhone 15 and 16 Pro Max, with sizes of 6.7 and 6.9 inches respectively and a peak brightness of 2000 cd/m², offer an equally remarkable experience, but slightly behind.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
On the photography side, the Honor Magic6 Pro shines with a 50-megapixel selfie sensor, far surpassing the 12-megapixel iPhone, making it the ideal choice for self-portrait enthusiasts. However, iPhones stand out for their advanced software processing, guaranteeing balanced shots. For the rear sensors, the iPhone 16 Pro Max introduces a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, while the Magic6 Pro impresses with its 180-megapixel telephoto lens.
In terms of connectivity, the Honor Magic6 Pro adopts Wi-Fi 7, outperforming iPhones equipped with Wi-Fi 6E. In addition, only the Honor model offers an infrared transmitter to control devices. None of the three models have a jack, but all have built-in stereo speakers.
What about autonomy and charging capabilities?
With a 5600 mAh battery, the Honor Magic6 Pro offers the best capacity, suggesting greater autonomy, although this depends on usage. It recharges at lightning speed thanks to its 80 watts wired and 60 watts wireless. The iPhone 15 and 16 Pro Max, limited to 4422 mAh, charge at 27 watts, but also benefit from wireless charging.
