Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 9000S · 128GB · Black
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 82 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Flagship chipset
- ✓Distinctive regional design
- ✓Competitive value
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | Deep Blue |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black)
- +Flagship chipset
- +Distinctive regional design
- +Competitive value
- −Limited US carrier support
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $999, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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.