Phone Comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
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Pros & cons
Mate 20 Pro
The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best. It provides an attractive package in terms of design, features, performance and camera capabilities.
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What's good
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Beautiful design
+
Bright, vibrant display
+
Smooth performance
+
Great battery life
+
Good camera
+
Fast charging
−
What's not
−
Auto mode on camera leads to hit-or-miss pictures
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Heavy at 189 grams
iPhone 13 Pro Max
The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life. If you want the best of both — and don’t mind the price tag — the Pro Max is the ultimate 2021 iPhone model.
Mate 20 Pro
The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best. It provides an attractive package in terms of design, features, performance and camera capabilities.
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Good
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Beautiful design
+
Bright, vibrant display
+
Smooth performance
+
Great battery life
+
Good camera
+
Fast charging
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Not
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Auto mode on camera leads to hit-or-miss pictures
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Heavy at 189 grams
iPhone 13 Pro Max
The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life. If you want the best of both — and don’t mind the price tag — the Pro Max is the ultimate 2021 iPhone model.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 13 Pro Max means giving up most on: Weight
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$1,215
$1,099
OS
Android
iOS
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
6×
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 13 Pro Max means giving up most on: Weight
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price (MSRP)
$1,215
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
OS
Android
OS
iOS
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
6×
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Released
Oct 2018
Sep 2021
Announced
—
—
Price tier
Flagship
Flagship
Also Known As
—
—
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
CPU Speed
2600MHz
3220MHz
RAM
6/8GB
8GB
Storage
128/256 GB
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Price (USD)
$1,215
$1,099
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Data Cable
OS
Android
iOS
OS at Launch
9.0 Pie
15
Current Version
—
—
OS Updates
—
—
Security Updates
—
—
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
OLED
Size
6.39"
6.7"
Resolution
1440 × 3120
1284 × 2778
Pixel Density
538 ppi
458 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
—
Peak Brightness
—
—
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
—
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR, True Tone, Corning Gorilla Glass, 120Hz refresh rate
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
40MP f/1.8
12MP f/1.5
Flash
Yes (LED)
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
—
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
—
Optical Zoom
—
6
Digital Zoom
—
15
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
—
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, White balance
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Night mode, Red-eye reduction
Additional Info
Second camera(20 MP, Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2), Third camera(8 MP, Telephoto, f/2.4 )
2nd camera feature (12 MP, F2.8, Telephoto), 3rd camera feature (12 MP, F1.8, Ultrawide), 4th camera feature (TOF 3D LiDAR scanner),HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
24MP
12MP
Video Resolution
—
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
—
—
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
Aperture f/2.0
Aperture F2.2
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Process Node
—
—
GPU
—
—
RAM
6/8GB
8GB
Storage
128/256 GB
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
4,200 mAh
4,325 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
Comes with Charger
—
—
Talk Time
28h 43m
—
Video Playback
15h 22m
28h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
13h 57m
—
Internet (Cellular)
10h 09m
—
Standby
21h 00m
—
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
—
GSMArena Score
—
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
—
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax
WiFi Version
—
—
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
SBC, AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
Lightning
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
—
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
A-GPS
UWB
Satellite
—
—
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
nanoSD
—
Expansion Capacity
256MB
—
Networks
—
—
Data
4G/LTE
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Glass
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
—
Rear Material
—
—
Colors
Black, Emerald Green, Twilight, Red, Comet Blue
Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite
Dimensions
15.78 × 7.23 × 0.86 cm (6.21 × 2.85 × 0.34 in)
16.08 × 7.81 × 0.765 cm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.3 in)
Weight
189g
240g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
—
Parts Availability
—
—
External Speakers
Yes
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
—
Speaker Loudness
—
—
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
0.58 W/kg
1.18 W/kg
SAR Body
0.81 W/kg
1.20 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
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Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Released
Oct 2018
Released
Sep 2021
Announced
—
Announced
—
Price tier
Flagship
Price tier
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
—
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
CPU Speed
2600MHz
CPU Speed
3220MHz
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
8GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Price (USD)
$1,215
Price (USD)
$1,099
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Accessories
Data Cable
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
OS
Android
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
9.0 Pie
OS at Launch
15
Current Version
—
Current Version
—
OS Updates
—
OS Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
OLED
Size
6.39"
Size
6.7"
Resolution
1440 × 3120
Resolution
1284 × 2778
Pixel Density
538 ppi
Pixel Density
458 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
Refresh Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
—
Peak Brightness
—
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
DisplayMate Grade
—
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR, True Tone, Corning Gorilla Glass, 120Hz refresh rate
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Main Camera
40MP f/1.8
Main Camera
12MP f/1.5
Flash
Yes (LED)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
—
Sensor Size
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
6
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
15
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
30fps
Video FPS
—
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, White balance
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, Night mode, Red-eye reduction
Additional Info
Second camera(20 MP, Ultra Wide Angle Lens, f/2.2), Third camera(8 MP, Telephoto, f/2.4 )
Additional Info
2nd camera feature (12 MP, F2.8, Telephoto), 3rd camera feature (12 MP, F1.8, Ultrawide), 4th camera feature (TOF 3D LiDAR scanner),HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
24MP
Resolution
12MP
Video Resolution
—
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
—
Video FPS
—
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
Aperture f/2.0
Additional Info
Aperture F2.2
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Chip
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Chip
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Process Node
—
Process Node
—
GPU
—
GPU
—
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
8GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
AnTuTu v11
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Capacity
4,200 mAh
Capacity
4,325 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Wireless Charging
—
Comes with Charger
—
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
28h 43m
Talk Time
—
Video Playback
15h 22m
Video Playback
28h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
13h 57m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (Cellular)
10h 09m
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
21h 00m
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
GSMArena Score
—
GSMArena Score
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax
WiFi Version
—
WiFi Version
—
Bluetooth
5.0
Bluetooth
5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
Lightning
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB Speed
—
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
—
Satellite
—
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
nanoSD
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
256MB
Expansion Capacity
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
4G/LTE
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Glass
Material
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
Frame Material
—
Rear Material
—
Rear Material
—
Colors
Black, Emerald Green, Twilight, Red, Comet Blue
Colors
Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite
Dimensions
15.78 × 7.23 × 0.86 cm (6.21 × 2.85 × 0.34 in)
Dimensions
16.08 × 7.81 × 0.765 cm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.3 in)
Weight
189g
Weight
240g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
iFixit Score
—
Parts Availability
—
Parts Availability
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
External Speakers
Yes
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
SAR Head
0.58 W/kg
SAR Head
1.18 W/kg
SAR Body
0.81 W/kg
SAR Body
1.20 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Manual
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
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Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
6.2" × 2.8"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Thickness · to scale
Mate 20 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Height
6.2" (157.8 mm)
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Width
2.8" (72.3 mm)
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
6.39"
6.7"
Height
6.2" (157.8 mm)
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Width
2.8" (72.3 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Screen
6.39"
Screen
6.7"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Mate 20 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max — FAQ
Which is better, the Mate 20 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 13 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the Mate 20 Pro. That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the Mate 20 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max launches at $1,099, which is $116 less than the Mate 20 Pro at $1,215. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Should I buy the Mate 20 Pro or the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Our critics' take on the Mate 20 Pro: "The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best." On the iPhone 13 Pro Max: "The decision between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max essentially comes down to screen size and battery life." Both phones have clear strengths in different areas; scroll through the comparison above to see which trade-offs align with your priorities.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →