Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $1299 and $1299. 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 has the bigger battery (5700 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 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 6200
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 207g vs 249g
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, 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 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 105.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.