Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher in 2 of 6 sections (performance and camera), while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads in battery, design & durability and connectivity & features; they are even on display.
The biggest difference is performance: 96 vs 76 points.
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max for performance and camera; choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate for battery and design & durability.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max leads in 5 fields
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate leads in 10 fields
- 21 ties
36 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Mate 80 RS Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 96 | 76 |
| Camera | 95 | 90 |
| Battery | 80 | 98 |
| Display | 96 | 97 |
| Design & durability | 78 | 87 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 91 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 95/100(Better)
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 68/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple A19 Pro
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Kirin 9030 Pro
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 20 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2 TB
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 1 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3 nm
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 48 MP
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4×
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 6.2×(Better)
- Video recording
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 18 MP(Better)
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 13 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 4823 mAh
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 6000 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 53:00 h
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1000
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Unknown
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 25 W
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 80 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Wired
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Wired & wireless
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 6.9″
- Panel type
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 455 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 8000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 1320x2848
- Screen protection
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Huawei Kunlun Glass 3
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 233 g(Better)
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 249 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 8.3 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: IP68
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- Frame material
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Titanium(Better)
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: C
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: B
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: A
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.0
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: USB 3.x
- USB port
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: USB-C 3.1
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- NFC
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: None
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Side-mounted(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: iOS 26
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: HarmonyOS 6.0
- Launch price
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: $ 899.25
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: About 1470 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2025
- Mate 80 RS Ultimate: 2025
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| — | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Mate 80 RS Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1x |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 | LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2025, November 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2025, November 26 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 164.4 x 79 x 8.3 mm (6.47 x 3.11 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 249 g (8.78 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, titanium alloy frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Dual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, BT.2020, HDR Vivid, 8000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | Huawei Kunlun Glass 3 (basalt tempered) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | 9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Maleoon 935 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 512GB 20GB RAM, 1TB 20GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K, 1080p, 1080p@240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid |
| Quad | – | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.1, 91mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.2, 140mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 6.2x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No High-definition audio High & low frequency separate speakers |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black, White, Violet |
| Models | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | SGU-AL10 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | – |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) | – |
| Price | $ 899.25 / € 1,034.94 / £ 899.00 / ₹ 144,900 | About 1470 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |