Huawei
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black)
Kirin 9010 · 128GB · Black
85
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
85
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) lands at 85 and iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Flagship chipset
- ✓Distinctive regional design
- ✓Competitive value
Pick iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) 85
vs 85 iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black)
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 85
battery 81
display 85
design 83
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
85 cpu 85
gpu 83
camera 84
battery 79
display 82
design 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) | iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9010 | A14 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
| OS | — | iOS 14 |
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black)
Pros
- +Flagship chipset
- +Distinctive regional design
- +Competitive value
Cons
- −Limited US carrier support
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,299, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in cpu.
Does Huawei Pura 70 Ultra 128GB (Black) or iPhone 12 Pro 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.