Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Huawei Pura X Max sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at $1,199 versus $1,600, a difference of about $401. The Huawei Pura X Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out for first apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor, while Huawei Pura X Max is praised for exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- →First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- →New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
Buy the Huawei Pura X Max if…
- →Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- →Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 transfer speeds
- Excellent ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy device despite titanium
- No charging speed improvements
- Initial overheating reports at launch
Huawei Pura X Max
Pros
- Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
- Lightweight at 221g despite large 6.9-inch display
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- Limited availability in Western markets
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
- Price premium for flagship features
- Heating concerns reported under sustained load
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.4-2.0 variable aperture |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | 12MP f/2.0 3.5x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40MP f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 6010mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 100W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2992 x 1344 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Black, White, Champagne Gold |
| Weight | — | 221g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | — | 256GB/512GB |
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