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Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 75 critic reviews
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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 41 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

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.

+
Good
+ Beautiful design
+ Bright, vibrant display
+ Smooth performance
+ Great battery life
+ Good camera
+ Fast charging
−
Not
− Auto mode on camera leads to hit-or-miss pictures
− 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
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.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

Mate 20 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
DxOMark v5
—
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · video 146
AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
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"
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 October 2026. Suggest a correction →