Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $1165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,116,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 6200
- Lighter: 233g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1165 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $34. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind was $34 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.