Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $1299 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 4446
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 136.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $744. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $744 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (71/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (69/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.