Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Huawei Pura X Max sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,600, a difference of about $701. The Huawei Pura X Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Plus stands out for excellent battery life from large 4674 mah cell, 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 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
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 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
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 16 Plus | Huawei Pura X Max |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 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 | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12MP f/2.0 3.5x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 6010mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 100W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2992 x 1344 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| 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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