Huawei
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 9000 · 128GB
80
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
80
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 80 and iPhone 12 Mini 256GB at 80. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Pick iPhone 12 Mini 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) 80
vs 80 iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
Score breakdown
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)
80 cpu 78
gpu 76
camera 80
battery 78
display 80
design 79
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
80 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 79
battery 74
display 77
design 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone 12 Mini 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 | A14 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
| OS | — | iOS 14 |
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)
Pros
- +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- +Premium hardware design
- +Fast charging on most
Cons
- −No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
- −Regional carrier support limited
- −Update support varies
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
Which is better, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 12 Mini 256GB? +
Both score 80 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,299, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 12 Mini 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 12 Mini 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 12 Mini 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.