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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro Comparison

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

Pros & cons

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.

+
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
Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper iPhone 13 Pro Max means giving up most on: Weight

iPhone 13 Pro Max
Mate 20 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$1,215
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
189g (6.7 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

iPhone 13 Pro Max
Mate 20 Pro
DxOMark v5
141
photo 140 · video 146
DxOMark v5
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AnTuTu v10
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AnTuTu v10
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GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Mate 20 Pro
6.2" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 13 Pro Max
0.3"
Mate 20 Pro
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.8 mm)
Height
6.2" (157.8 mm)
Width
3.1" (78.1 mm)
Width
2.8" (72.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.7 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
189g (6.7 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.39"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Mate 20 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or Mate 20 Pro?
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 iPhone 13 Pro Max or Mate 20 Pro?
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 iPhone 13 Pro Max or the Mate 20 Pro?
Our critics' take 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." On the Mate 20 Pro: "The Mate 20 Pro might not be Huawei’s cheapest phone but it’s one of the best." 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 →