Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei nova 15 Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei nova 15 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17e, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,187,425
- against 521,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Huawei nova 15 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 4,005 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 1,200 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,187,425 Best value | 521,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,226 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Green | Black, Cyan, Gold, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 444 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 60 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA BC6, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17e | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5 | CHZ-LX1 |
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