Apple iPhone XS Max vs Huawei P20 Pro
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
OLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.29 %
82.00 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.78"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
8 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Telephoto, Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 3x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 80 mm; Sensor size: 1/4"
Third camera
20 megapixels
Hardware Features
Black and White, Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal Length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.7"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
Quad LED
Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
24 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
3D Face unlock
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Multimedia
Headphones
Lightning
USB Type-C (reversible)
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Processor
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
Mali-G72 MP12
RAM
Internal storage
512 GB, not expandable
128 GB, not expandable
OS
iOS (12.x)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Yes
USB 3.1
Connector
Lightning
USB Type-C (reversible)
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB OTG, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Huawei Pay
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, Infrared, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3179 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Yes
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Music playback
65.00 hours
Video playback
15.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Vibration
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
1.00 W/kg
Body
1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.00 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
High-current charger, USB Type-C digital headset, 5A USB Type-C cable, Warranty card, Quick Start Guide, Protective case, USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Eject tool
MSRP price
$ 1449
