Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 80
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 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 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 4446
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100; 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 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 123.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Huawei Mate 80 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (71/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (57/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 80?
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 80?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.