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Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Comparison between Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.9 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,823 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 8,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
Apple iPhone 18 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,010,000
- against 2,101,795
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 1 TB
- Weight
- 211 g
- against 239 g
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 935 | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | — | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.75 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,101,795 | 3,010,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,459 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 13,493 |
| CPU Description | 9-core CPU: 1x2.75 GHz, 4x2.27 GHz, and 4x1.72 GHz | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, White, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Burgundy, White, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 79 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 150 mm |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,823 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W Best value | 25 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 20 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 8,000 nits Best value | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,848 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 455 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield 2, HDR10, Dolby Vision, LTPO, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 6 | 27 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B8, 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 B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB Host 3.1, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 6,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 80 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SGT-AL10 | — |
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