Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate X7
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (performance, display and design & durability), while the Huawei Mate X7 leads in camera and battery; they are even on connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is camera: 61 vs 86 points.
The Huawei Mate X7 is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Apple iPhone 17.
Choose the Apple iPhone 17 for performance and display; choose the Huawei Mate X7 for camera and battery.
- iPhone 17 leads in 10 fields
- Mate X7 leads in 12 fields
- 19 ties
41 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 17 | Mate X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 89 | 76 |
| Camera | 61 | 86 |
| Battery | 54 | 78 |
| Display | 96 | 92 |
| Design & durability | 84 | 80 |
| Connectivity & features | 79 | 80 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 17: 92/100(Better)
- Mate X7: 68/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 17: Apple A19
- Mate X7: Kirin 9030 Pro
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 17: 8 GB
- Mate X7: 20 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 17: 512 GB
- Mate X7: 1 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 17: 3 nm
- Mate X7: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 17: 48 MP
- Mate X7: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 17: 1/1.56″
- Mate X7: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: Yes(Better)
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: 3.5×(Better)
- Video recording
- iPhone 17: 4K 60 fps(Better)
- Mate X7: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 17: 18 MP(Better)
- Mate X7: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 17: 3692 mAh
- Mate X7: 5525 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 17: 41:00 h
- Mate X7: 41:30 h(Better)
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 17: 1000
- Mate X7: 1000
- Wired charging
- iPhone 17: Unknown
- Mate X7: 66 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 17: 25 W
- Mate X7: 50 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 17: Wired
- Mate X7: Wired & wireless
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 17: 6.3″
- Mate X7: 8″
- Panel type
- iPhone 17: LTPO OLED
- Mate X7: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 17: 120 Hz
- Mate X7: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 17: 460 ppi(Better)
- Mate X7: 412 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 17: 3000 nits(Better)
- Mate X7: 2500 nits
- Resolution
- iPhone 17: 1206x2622
- Mate X7: 2210x2416
- Screen protection
- iPhone 17: Ceramic Shield 2
- Mate X7: Unknown
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 17: 177 g(Better)
- Mate X7: 236 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 17: 8 mm
- Mate X7: 4.5 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 17: IP68
- Mate X7: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 17: Glass(Better)
- Mate X7: Leather
- Frame material
- iPhone 17: Aluminum
- Mate X7: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 17: C
- Mate X7: C
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 17: B(Better)
- Mate X7: D
- EU energy class
- iPhone 17: A
- Mate X7: C
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 17: Wi-Fi 7
- Mate X7: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 17: 6.0
- Mate X7: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 17: USB 2.0
- Mate X7: USB 3.x(Better)
- USB port
- iPhone 17: USB-C 2.0
- Mate X7: USB-C 3.1
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- NFC
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 17: Yes(Better)
- Mate X7: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 17: Yes
- Mate X7: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 17: None
- Mate X7: Side-mounted(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 17: Yes(Better)
- Mate X7: No
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 17: No
- Mate X7: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 17: iOS 26
- Mate X7: EMUI 15 (International)
- Launch price
- iPhone 17: $ 712.99
- Mate X7: About 1590 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 17: 2025
- Mate X7: 2025
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| — | iPhone 17 | Mate X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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 1xEV-DO |
| 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 - A3520 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 - A3258 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 - A3519 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 - A3521 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 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 - A3520 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 - A3258 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 - A3519 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 - A3521 | SA/NSA - China model only |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G (China only) |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2025, November 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2025, November 26 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | Unfolded: 156.8 x 144.2 x 4.5 mm Folded: 156.8 x 73.8 x 9.5 mm |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 236 g (8.32 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, nylon fiber or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum 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) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) Aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 2500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 8.0 inches, 202.7 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 2210 x 2416 pixels (~412 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR, 3000 nits (peak), 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2444 pixels, Kunlun Glass 2, 412 ppi |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating | – |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | EMUI 15 (International), HarmonyOS 6.0 (China) |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (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 (5-core graphics) | Maleoon 935 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 20GB RAM UFS 4.x |
| Main Camera | ||
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | – |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K, 1080p, 1080p@960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid |
| Triple | – | 50 MP, f/1.5-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS* 50 MP, f/2.2, 81mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF *f/1.4-f/4.0 and 1/1.56" sensor size for 12GB RAM model (China only) |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | 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 |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, 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 2.0, 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 | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer BDS Satellite and Messaging - China only |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 3692 mAh | 5600 mAh or 5525 mAh (12GB RAM model only) |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | 66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | Black, Brocade White, Nebula Red, Purple, Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | DEL-AL10, DEL-LX9 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | – |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) | – |
| Price | $ 712.99 / € 777.01 / £ 682.65 / ₹ 92,900 | About 1590 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | Class C |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 41:30h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | Class D (35 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C |