Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (249g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 249g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $2799
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 42/100; 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 "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (52/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 67/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.