Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1199 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,273,046).

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 97
Battery 47
Portability 44
Value for money 78

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

Performance 64
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 44

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1273046
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1273
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3894
  • Lighter: 211g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (97/100 vs 57/100)

What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4288 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor Apple A20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 3434654 1273046
Geekbench Single 4733 1273
Geekbench Multi 12836 3894
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1206x2622 1256x2760
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4288 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 60W 66W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 172 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 16, EMUI 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 211 g 213 g
Launch price $1199 $980

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
97
camera

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1206x2622
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 4288 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple A20 Pro
84/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
66/100 -169.8%
1273046 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 169.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1199

Huawei Pura 90s Pro

$980

Launch price difference: $219. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $219 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (75/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.