Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $1165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 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 2,116,240).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2116240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 6200
- Higher performance (97/100 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 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 239g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1165 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 27 | 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 | 249 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $134. Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind was $134 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Apple iPhone 18 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.