Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores higher in 2 of 6 sections (performance and camera), while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads in battery, design & durability and connectivity & features; they are even on display.
The biggest difference is performance: 99 vs 87 points.
Choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max for performance and camera; choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate for battery and design & durability.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max leads in 6 fields
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads in 10 fields
- 22 ties
38 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Mate 90 RS Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 99 | 87 |
| Camera | 95 | 89 |
| Battery | 91 | 100 |
| Display | 96 | 97 |
| Design & durability | 76 | 85 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 87 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 100/100(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 82/100
- Chipset
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple A20 Pro
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Kirin 9050 Pro
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12 GB
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 16 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 TB
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 2 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2 nm
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 48 MP
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 200 MP(Better)
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 1/1.28″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4×
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 4×
- Video recording
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 18 MP(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 13 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 5391 mAh
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6800 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 62:00 h
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1000
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- Wired charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Unknown
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 25 W
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 50 W(Better)
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wired
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Wired & wireless
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.9″
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6.9″
- Panel type
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 455 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 3000 nits
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 12000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 1320x2868
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 1320x2848
- Screen protection
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Ceramic Shield 2
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Xuanwu Kunlun Glass
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 249 g
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 248 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 8.8 mm
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 8.4 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: IP68
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Back material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Fiber
- Frame material
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Aluminum
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Titanium(Better)
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: C
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: B
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
- EU energy class
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: A
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 6.0
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6.0
- USB speed
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB 3.x
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: USB 3.x
- USB port
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: USB-C 3.1
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- NFC
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: None
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Side-mounted(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Yes
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: No
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: iOS 27
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: HarmonyOS 7.0
- Launch price
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: $ 1,549.00
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: About 1720 EUR
- Year
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 2026
- Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 2026
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| — | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Mate 90 RS Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 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 | 2026, October 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 18 | Available. Released 2026, November 11 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 164.5 x 78.7 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.10 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 248 g (8.75 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Xuanwu Kunlun Glass), titanium frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic 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 + eSIM + eSIM (max 3 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, HDR Vivid, BT.2020, 12000 nits (peak)* |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.5% 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 | Xuanwu Kunlun Glass * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 27, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) | Kirin 9050 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.93 GHz + 4x2.64 GHz) | – |
| GPU | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) | – |
| 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, 2TB 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) | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 89mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| 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, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid |
| 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@30/240fps, HDR Vivid, 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, compass, barometer, altimeter 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 | 6800 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 50W wireless Reverse wireless 18W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | White, Black, Red |
| Models | A3717, A3473, A3716, A3718, iPhone19,3 | CMU-AL10 |
| Price | $ 1,549.00 / € 1,599.00 / £ 1,299.00 / ₹ 179,900 | About 1720 EUR |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class A | – |
| Battery | 62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | – |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | – |
| Repairability | Class C | – |