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Honor X9b vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

WINNER
Honor X9b

Honor

Honor X9b

$399

43.5Inno Score
VS
iPhone 11 Pro Max
37.6Inno Score
28Performance34.4
49.4Display32.4
35.6Camera37
65.7Battery30.4
49.3Features73.3
10 spec wins — Honor X9b9 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Honor X9b wins this phone face-off, 43.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+17). iPhone 11 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Honor X9b

  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 30
  • 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
  • 267% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 18 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
  • 140% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 64% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 550,000

Display

Display comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.5 ″
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution2700x12242688x1242
Pixel density437 ppi458 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 10550,000Top 74%900,000+64%Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)950Top 74%1,340+41%Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,750Top 71%3,400+24%Top 57%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options256GB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
Main camera108 MP+800%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Telephoto12 MP
Optical zoom2 x
Max video1080p@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
Capacity5,800 mAh+46%3,969 mAh
Wired charging66 W+267%18 W
Wireless charging8 W

Design

Design comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
Weight185 g+18%226 g
Thickness8 mm+1%8.1 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0Lightning
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MagicOS 7.2)iOS 13
OS update pledge3 years6 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Honor X9b versus iPhone 11 Pro Max
SpecHonor X9biPhone 11 Pro Max
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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