Huawei
Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 980 · 128GB
76
/ 100
From $999
VS
Apple
iPhone XR 512GB
A12 · iOS · 512GB
76
/ 100
From $949
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 76 and iPhone XR 512GB at 76. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Pick iPhone XR 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) 76
vs 76 iPhone XR 512GB
Score breakdown
Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black)
76 cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 76
battery 74
display 76
design 75
iPhone XR 512GB
76 cpu 76
gpu 74
camera 75
battery 70
display 73
design 76
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) | iPhone XR 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | A12 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 512GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2019 | 2018 |
| OS | — | iOS 12 |
Huawei P30 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 XR 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) vs iPhone XR 512GB
Which is better, Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB? +
Both score 76 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $999, Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone XR 512GB worth the price? +
At $949, iPhone XR 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei P30 Pro 128GB (Black) or iPhone XR 512GB 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.