Category Breakdown
Camera
Mate 80 Pro Max
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Mate 80 Pro Max
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Mate 80 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Mate 80 Pro Max
Total weight (239g)
WinsValue
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Mate 80 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,320 × 2,848 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 8,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 4x | 6.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, Face ID, accelerometer, barometer, compass, fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) | |
| 2,331,417 | — | |
| 4,725 | — | |
| 64,915 | — | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,391 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 60W | 100W | |
| 25W | 80W | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 239g | |
| 9mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.