Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 980 · 128GB
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 74 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) ahead by 22 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on camera (95 vs 74).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on battery (90 vs 72).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on cpu (96 vs 72).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on display (93 vs 74).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2018 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black)
- +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- +Premium hardware design
- +Fast charging on most
- −No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
- −Regional carrier support limited
- −Update support varies
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
Which is better, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 22. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,049, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) — leads on camera (95 vs 74). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Huawei Mate 20 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) — leads on battery (90 vs 72). Screen-on time and charging.