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Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Huawei Mate 20 X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) 10Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X
7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)} 17 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
+256GB (244GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1242x2688 pixels38%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2244 pixels
+456 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs346 PPI
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)vs+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
6.5"vs+7.2"11%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP183%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 24MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps37%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAhvs+5000 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+22.5W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
ModeliPhone XS Max (256GB)Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Huawei Mate 20X EVR-TL00 6GB RAM, Huawei Everest
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandAppleHuawei
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/201811/1/2018
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches7.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2244 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI346 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
System versioniOS 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateiOS 16feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (110GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps1400/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
(triple camera)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length32mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3174 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Face ID
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver
• EMUI 9.0
• 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display
• Leica camera lens
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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