Category Breakdown
Camera
Pura 80 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (5,391 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pura 80 Ultra
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Pura 80 Ultra
Total weight (233.5g)
WinsValue
≈ Tie
Specs-per-dollar (server score)
≈ TieFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Pura 80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.8" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,276 × 2,848 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| 4x | 9.4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Kirin 9020 | |
| 2,331,417 | 1,160,268 | |
| 4,725 | 4,368 | |
| 64,915 | 1,850 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,391 mAh | 5,170 mAh | |
| 60W | 100W | |
| 25W | 80W | |
Build | ||
| 240g | 233.5g | |
| 9mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.