Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (performance, camera and connectivity & features), while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads in design & durability and battery; they are even on display.
The biggest difference is performance: 99 vs 76 points.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the newer model, announced 10 months after the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max.
Choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max for performance and camera; choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max for design & durability and battery.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max leads in 6 fields
- Mate 80 Pro Max leads in 10 fields
- 21 ties
37 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 76 |
| Camera | 95 | 90 |
| Battery | 91 | 98 |
| Display | 96 | 97 |
| Design & durability | 76 | 85 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 80 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 100/100(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 68/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple A20 Pro
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Kirin 9030 Pro
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 16 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 TB
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 1 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 6 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 48 MP
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4×
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.2×(Better)
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 18 MP(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 13 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5391 mAh
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 6000 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 62:00 h
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1000
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 25 W
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 80 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wired
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Wired & wireless
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Mate 80 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 455 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 8000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 1320x2848
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Huawei Kunlun Glass 2
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 249 g
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 239 g(Better)
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 8.3 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: IP68
- Mate 80 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: C
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: B
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: A
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- Mate 80 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Mate 80 Pro Max: USB-C 3.1
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: None
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Side-mounted(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 80 Pro Max: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: iOS 27
- Mate 80 Pro Max: HarmonyOS 6.0
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: $ 1,549.00
- Mate 80 Pro Max: About 980 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2026
- Mate 80 Pro Max: 2025
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | 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, 106 - A3717 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 - A3473 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, 106 - A3716 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, 106 - A3718 | 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 - A3717 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 - A3473 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 - A3716 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 - A3718 | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 09 | 2025, November 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2025, November 25 |
| 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 | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| 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 + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM 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) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 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 2 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | 9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | Maleoon 935 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM NVMe | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 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), Cinematic from regular video | 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@960fps, 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, HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No High-definition audio |
| 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 |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 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 | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Black, Silver, Blue, Gold |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718, iPhone19,3 | SGT-AL10 |
| Price | $ 1,549.00 / € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 / ₹ 179,900 | About 980 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |