Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: A Deep Dive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing seamless software integration and long-term ecosystem support, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better choice. However, the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate’s blistering 100W charging and potentially unique camera processing offer a compelling alternative for those seeking cutting-edge hardware and aren't constrained by app availability.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3106 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3106 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, November 26 | 2023, September 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, December 19 | Available. Released 2023, September 22 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, titanium alloy frame | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 79.5 x 8.3 mm (6.48 x 3.13 x 0.33 in) | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 251 g or 256 g (8.85 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Huawei Kunlun Glass (basalt tempered) | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Resolution | 1316 x 2832 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~453 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 117.4 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3500 nits (peak) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
| Chipset | Kirin 9020 (7 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.1, 93mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K, 1080p | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5700 mAh | Li-Ion 4441 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Red | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Models | PLU-AL10 | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 |
| Price | About 1580 EUR | € 758.79 / $ 579.87 / £ 628.29 |
| SAR | - | 1.07 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- Blazing-fast 100W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Potentially innovative camera processing algorithms
- Unique and premium design aesthetic
- App ecosystem limitations due to geopolitical factors
- 7nm chipset may result in higher thermal throttling
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Seamless software integration and long-term updates
- Exceptional performance thanks to the A17 Pro chip
- Excellent camera system with natural image processing
- Slower charging speeds compared to the Mate 70 RS Ultimate
- Less powerful reverse wireless charging
Display Comparison
The iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts a measured peak brightness of 1787 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. While the Mate 70 RS Ultimate’s display specs are not provided, Huawei typically employs high-quality OLED panels. The iPhone’s advantage lies in its precise color calibration and potentially a higher PWM dimming rate, reducing eye strain for sensitive users. The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s display technology is likely LTPO, enabling variable refresh rates for improved power efficiency, a feature we expect but haven't confirmed for the Huawei.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed camera specs for the Mate 70 RS Ultimate, a direct comparison is challenging. However, Huawei has historically excelled in computational photography. The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera system is renowned for its consistent image quality and excellent video recording capabilities. The larger sensor size on the iPhone 15 Pro Max (assumed, based on previous models) will likely capture more light, resulting in better low-light performance. The iPhone’s image processing prioritizes natural colors, while Huawei often leans towards more vibrant, saturated images. The absence of detailed camera information for the Mate 70 RS Ultimate makes a definitive judgment difficult, but its potential lies in innovative image processing algorithms.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets: Apple’s A17 Pro (3nm) versus Huawei’s Kirin 9020 (7nm). The A17 Pro’s smaller node promises significantly improved power efficiency and transistor density, translating to superior performance per watt. The A17 Pro’s hexa-core configuration (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) is designed for both peak performance and sustained workloads. While the Kirin 9020’s octa-core setup (1x2.5 GHz & 3x2.15 GHz & 4x1.6 GHz) offers a broader range of cores, the 7nm process will likely result in higher thermal output under sustained load. The iPhone 15 Pro Max benefits from faster LPDDR5X RAM, further enhancing its performance capabilities.
Battery Life
The iPhone 15 Pro Max achieves an impressive 16:01h of active use and an endurance rating of 118 hours, demonstrating excellent battery life. The Mate 70 RS Ultimate compensates for a potentially smaller battery with its revolutionary charging capabilities: 100W wired, 80W wireless, and even 20W reverse wireless. This allows for a full charge in a fraction of the time compared to the iPhone’s wired charging (50% in 30 min) and 15W wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi2). The Mate 70 RS Ultimate’s reverse wireless charging at 20W is significantly more powerful than the iPhone’s 4.5W offering, enabling faster charging of accessories.
Buying Guide
Buy the Huawei Mate 70 RS Ultimate if you need unparalleled charging speeds, appreciate a distinctive design, and are comfortable operating within the Huawei ecosystem. Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you prioritize a polished user experience, access to a vast app library, and long-term software updates, and value a strong resale value.