Huawei
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G · 128GB
78
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone XS Max 256GB
A12 · iOS · 256GB
78
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 78 and iPhone XS Max 256GB at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Pick iPhone XS Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) 78
vs 78 iPhone XS Max 256GB
Score breakdown
Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black)
78 cpu 76
gpu 74
camera 78
battery 76
display 78
design 77
iPhone XS Max 256GB
78 cpu 78
gpu 76
camera 77
battery 72
display 75
design 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone XS Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | A12 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2018 |
| OS | — | iOS 12 |
Huawei Mate 50 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 XS Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone XS Max 256GB
Which is better, Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone XS Max 256GB? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone XS Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone XS Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Mate 50 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone XS Max 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.