Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max wins 3 of 6 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiPhone 16 Pro Max8691
- Camerafrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max9391
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max10047
- Displayfrom specsHuawei Mate 90 Pro Max9489
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery6,800 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max charges faster100W vs 27W
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is lighter227 g vs 234 g
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Kirin 9050 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 95.0/100
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,800 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (227 g vs 234 g).
Larger battery: 6,800 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Faster wired charging: 100W vs 27W
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,800 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (100W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (227 g vs 234 g). BeastScore: Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max 95.0/100, iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 6800 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.
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