Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White)
Kirin 9000S · 128GB · White
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) lands at 82 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) if…
- ✓Flagship chipset
- ✓Distinctive regional design
- ✓Competitive value
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 82).
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 78).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on cpu (98 vs 82).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000S | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| Charging | — | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | — | iOS 26 |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White)
- +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
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) worth the price? +
At $999, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.
Which is better for photography, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Huawei Mate 60 Pro 128GB (White) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.