Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)
Side by side comparison between Honor 400 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1264x2736
200
MP
MP
50mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
OLED
OLED
1290x2796
48
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
4441
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)
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9 Advantages 
25 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 8GB LPDDR5 |
| 120Hz |
| 1 billion |
| 460 PPI |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Model | 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) |
| Other model names | Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9 | iPhone 15 Pro Max (A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108) |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Honor | Apple |
| Release date | 5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025 | 9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023 |
| Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in) | 76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Titanium frame, glass front and back |
| Protection against water and others | IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9) | 1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 460 PPI | 460 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Ceramic Shield |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 5000nits[peak] HDR8 | 1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| System version | Android 15 | iOS 17 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 18 |
| User Interface | MagicOS 9 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz) | Apple GPU Pro (6-core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6) | AnTuTu: 1487226 (v10) Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 | 1TB (960GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 () mmWave () |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.4" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 50 megapixels | (dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D |
| Front camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 3 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5300 mAh | 4441 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable | 27W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue | • Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/8GB) | iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |