Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 10:34 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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11 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	vs	11 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3174 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1242x2688 pixels61% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+456 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.5"10% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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Model	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	12/1/2016	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	iOS 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE 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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, 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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered