Emmanuel Onuoha

Huawei P50 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro Max The digital technology market is one of the most competitive markets with tons of smartphones with high technological upgrades being released every other month. These technological upgrades are aimed at boosting the performance of smartphones from their battery life to their colour output and overall display quality. The Huawei P50 Pro capitalizes on users' demand for quality photos with its release in 2021, thus, much work was put into the camera to suit this demand. Many other features that make it a smartphone with strong market value include the colour output, display features, and storage capacity. This smartphone comes with the Android 12 OS that offers good performance for a mid-range phone as the Huawei P50 Pro. Bionic processors have capabilities that support iPhones making them one of the fastest smartphones in the market. They are fast and prompt at processing and executing instructions on Apple iPhones. Apart from its processor, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max was released in 2021 with an excellent design and build composition, and features that will still be upgraded in subsequent models, especially its camera. Design and Build Quality Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro has a display screen that is curved at the left and right edges to give an expansive viewing experience. The front and the back panels are built with glass while the frame is built with aluminum. The back panel has a fog-like finish to reduce light reflection and glossiness, especially when using it outdoors. It is available in Golden Black, Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, and Charm Pink. While measuring 158.8mm x 72.8mm x 8.5mm (6.25in x 2.8in7 x 0.33in) and weighing 195g (6.88oz), the Huawei P50 Pro is portable and pocket-fit. The IP68 rating offers protection from water/moisture and dust, limited to a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes. Exceeding the limit is creating damage to the P50 Pro. It also has a dedicated slot for single (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM. iPhone 13 Pro Max The Apple iPhone 3 Pro Max does not fall short of Apple's exquisite design for its smartphones. Its overall build is rectangular form with curved edges that portray beauty. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has its front and back panels built with glass (corning-made glass) with a stainless steel frame. It is big in terms of its size as it measures 160.8mm x 78.1mm x 7.7mm (6.33in x 3.07in x 0.30in) and weighs 240g (8.47oz), yet gives you quality in its small stature. It is available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, and Alpine Green. On the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a dedicated SIM slot for a Nano-SIM and e-SIM or Dual SIM. One of its amazing features is its IP68-rated protection from dust/water for up to 30minutes in a 6m water depth. To keep your iPhone 13 Pro Max safe, staying within the limit is necessary. You can also pay for purchases on the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the preinstalled Apple Pay feature that works with Visa, Master Card, and AMEX. Display and Screen Resolution Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro comes with an amazing 6.6inches OLED display with a 1B colour composition, and a 120Hz refresh rate to eliminate slow processing. The balance in the design is its 91.2% screen-to-body ratio which is visible from its 1228 x 2700pixels screen resolution with a 450ppi pixel density. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a stunning 6.7inches Super Retina XDR OLED display that has up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for solid visual appeal and clarity. A screen resolution of 1284 x 2778pixels, a 19.5:9 screen ratio, and a 458ppi pixel density make the viewing experience more pleasing. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has an 87.4% screen-to-body ratio and caps it up with scratch-resistant ceramic shield glass. Processor, RAM, and Storage Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro comes with two ranges of processors – a Kirin 9000 (5nm) and a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm) chipsets. The Kirin 9000 (5nm) has an octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and a Mali-G78 MP24 GPU, made for Huawei users in China. The Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm) chipset also has an octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and an Adreno 660 GPU for solid graphics and display performance. The Huawei P50 Pro has four RAM and storage options to choose from: 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage 8GB RAM, 512GB internal storage 12GB RAM, 512GB storage There is also a Nano Memory card slot for expanded storage up to 256GB. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max has an incredibly fast Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) chipset with a Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) CPU and an Apple GPU (5-core graphics). It also has four storage options to select from: 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage 6GB RAM, 256GB internal storage 6GB RAM, 512GB internal storage 6GB RAM, 1TB internal storage, and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) These storage ranges (especially the 6GB, 1TB internal storage) give you almost no need for expandable memory, as the iPhone 13 Pro Max has no slot for that. Camera and Imaging Comparison Huawei P50 Pro A quad main camera setup at the back: 50MP wide (f/1.8, 23mm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS) camera 64MP periscope telephoto (f/3.5, 90mm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom) camera 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm, AF) camera 40MP (f/1.6, 23mm, B/W, AF) camera The main camera features Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR for detailed photo and video recordings in 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps, and gyro-EIS (for stability). In front is a 13MP wide (f/2.4, AF) camera which features panorama and HDR for great selfie photos and video recordings in 4K@30fps, and 1080p@30/60/240fps. The maximum zoom range for the Huawei P50 Pro is 10x. At 10x, some details are lost, making the image look frail and amateur. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max is a triple main camera setup. 12 MP (f/1.5, 26mm, 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS) wide camera 12 MP (f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, 1/3.5", OIS, 3x optical zoom) telephoto camera 12 MP (f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.5", PDAF) ultrawide camera TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth). The main camera has Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) features that enhance photo and video qualities in 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps), and stereo sound rec. In front is a 12 MP (f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6") wide camera with SL 3D (depth/biometric sensors) that makes Face ID recognition possible. It also features HDR for great selfie photos and video recordings in 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, and gyro-EIS for stability. The best photos are not taken with the maximum zoom range as it takes away a part of the details in the image. Battery Life and Charging Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro has a non-removable Li-Po battery with a 4360mAh capacity that supports 66W fast charging, and 50W wireless charging. This is arguably fast. The battery life after a single charge spans about a day (with moderate usage) while for heavy users, you get approximately 12hours of usage. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max come with a 16.75Wh non–removable Li-Po battery with a 4352mAh capacity. The battery has wired and PD 2.0 charging support. With the 15W wired (MagSafe) and 7.5 (Qi) charging, you get 50% in 30minutes. On moderate usage, the battery stays for up to two days. Operating System and Software Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro has two operating systems – the Harmony OS 2.0 for Chinese users) and the EMUI 12 (for European users) which runs on Android 11, as a result of sanctions on the OS in some countries outside China. Huawei has released an updated version of the EMUI, from version 12 to version- in 2022. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max runs on the iOS 15 operating system which is the closest to the iOS 16. The iOS 15 operating software can be upgraded to iOS 16.3 to enhance the performance of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iOS 16 comes with features that enhance the user interface and organization of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. User Experience and User Interface Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro gives you a great viewing experience with its large display screen that brings you closer to the action on your smartphone. The display gives you maximum colour output, though it can still be improved. The battery is not as impressive as it does not pair properly with the strength of the Snapdragon 888 processor. The image output also looks average despite its quad composition, and not having Google Play Services makes it a bit tasking to operate at first because Google apps make it easy for you to set up your emails on your P50 Pro. Although the EMUI 12 runs on Android 11 OS, the User Interface is not oddly designed as you can access notifications and feature icons by sliding from the top of the screen. There are no hidden on-the-go feature icons that cannot be found in the notifications bar. Further updates on the OS make the UI more attractive in terms of themes, animations, fonts, and icon identification. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max has an excellent hardware composition and attractive design. The battery is not the best in terms of capacity to run the features of the phone and optimization of the software. The display is also great but lacks a 10-bit display. It is also considerably big to be placed in your pocket even though it has great durability. The 120Hz refresh rate is toned down to 80Hz when dialing and works as 120Hz when screen recording. The iPhone 13 Pro Max user interface is not well maximized for one-hand usage like android phones as a result of the iOS 15, and the bottom screen can only take four icons. The theme is excellent which makes for great wallpapers and backgrounds for your lock screen and home screen. The iPhone 13 Pro Max does not have a home button, so your screen is utterly occupied by icons which make swiping the only option. Connectivity and Network Support Comparison Huawei P50 Pro WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC NFC: Yes Infrared port: Yes Radio: No USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG The Huawei P50 Pro has a maximum of 4G network support. iPhone 13 Pro Max WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: Lightning, USB 2.0 The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a maximum of 5G network support. Price and Value for Money Comparison The price of both smartphones is determined by the storage specifications of both phones. The Huawei P50 Pro has a starting price of $830. It might bit pricey for the features and user experiences it offers but still has great value for the money. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a recent starting price of $1,099 and is worth the buy when compared to the features it offers; the battery being the major downside. Audio and Speaker Quality Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The audio quality of the Huawei P50 Pro is excellent for a mid-range smartphone, thanks to its microphone mounted at the bottom. The sound from the stereo speakers of the Huawei has great tonal, EQ, and bass balance. The Huawei P50 Pro provides sound separation and clarity, and its dual speakers emit sounds at 86.4dB which is within its safe limits. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has great audio quality with three microphones. The audio output for an audio or video recording offers clarity and EQ balance. While playing music, the audio has more of a treble tone. The speakers are great too but get impaired by resonances and distortion at maximum and nominal levels; this alters the quality of the sound. The safe limit of its speaker is 72.5dB. Security and Privacy Features Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The major security and privacy features of the Huawei P50 Pro are its Under Display Fingerprint which technically hides the fingerprint area on the screen while using the phone. It also comes with a Face ID lock and an App Lock feature that keeps your applications private. This can be activated from the settings on your P50 Pro. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max has lots of security and privacy features to keep your data private and protected. iCloud Private Relay Safari Privacy Report Auto-generate strong passwords Face ID Find My App (helps you locate your phone if stolen or misplaced) Protection from surveillance: Track apps that have access to your camera and microphone. Gaming Performance Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro has a great display that is good enough to give you good colour output in your games. The Snapdragon 888 processor is fast and reliable for gaming but the battery of the Huawei P50 can only host you to 4hours of game time. Overall, it has a solid performance for gaming but not for graphically heavy games like Call of Duty, as it doesn’t have great heat management. iPhone 13 Pro Max Bionic processors proudly run on iPhones effectively and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a host to an A15 Bionic Processor. Due to the high graphics rendering applied in games, the sizes are large and require lots of space and battery life to play them. Games like Fortnite and PUBG are great for the iPhone 13 Pro Max with no glitches. The battery offers you 10hours and 29minutes of gaming time. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro supports augmented reality and has augmented reality features embedded in its camera. The AR lens can be activated via your P50 Pro settings. With the AR lens activated, the lens produces features such as flowers that add to your environment when taking photos. The Huawei P50 Pro also supports Virtual Reality; having a VR glass that you can connect to your smartphone and feel your environment on another level. iPhone 13 Pro Max The Augmented Reality (AR) support on the iPhone 13 Pro Max is stunning. This adds life to your environment and enhances imagination using certain applications such as AR Quick Look, IKEA Place, DSLR Camera, and Warby Parker but to mention a few. These applications work in connection with the LiDAR Scanner and TrueDepth cameras on your phone. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also supports Virtual Reality and brings you closer to your environment with the iPhone 13 Pro Max VR headset that can be easily connected to your phone. The digital inclusion of these features enhances the market value of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Availability and Support Comparison Huawei P50 Pro The Huawei P50 Pro is available for purchase outside China as made possible by the company. It is available on Best Buy, Amazon, and a host of other online stores as available in the region of the buyer. Should you encounter issues while purchasing or using the P50 Pro, it is advisable to seek support from the company’s website. iPhone 13 Pro Max The iPhone 13 Pro Max is not available for direct purchase on the Apple website except if you have gift cards to trade in exchange for your iPhone 13 Pro Max. You can also purchase from Amazon and Best Buy or any other store peculiar to your region. Apple also has specialists that can help you in making the best choice. Conclusion The features and specifications of the Huawei P50 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max are technically not far apart but the iPhone 13 Pro Max stays ahead of the Huawei P50 Pro with its camera and image quality, battery life, gaming performance, display, storage, and security and privacy features. The iPhone 13 Pro Max also offers better value for the cost.