Apple iPhone 16 ProvsHuawei Mate 70 Pro

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Apple
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro
Processor:Apple A18 Pro
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts significantly improved battery life with up to 14 hours and 17 minutes usage.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts an exceptionally impressive and vibrant display with enhanced brightness and color accuracy.
The most important takeaway is the iPhone 16 Pro's camera delivers excellent results with great detail and natural look overall.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts a significant upgrade in performance with the A18 Pro chipset's improvements.
Huawei
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Mate 70 Pro
Processor:Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9020
RAM:12GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro series delivers impressive battery life with up to 14 hours of moderate use consistently.
The most important takeaway is the Mate X6's display features an adaptive refresh rate and high peak brightness capabilities.
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro features an advanced camera system with variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens capabilities.
The Mate 70 Pro Plus boasts the most advanced camera setup and superior image quality performance overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
4.05 GHz
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
2.50 GHz

RAM

Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
8GB
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
12GB

Storage

Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
128GB
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
256GB

Weight

Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
199g
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
221g
Rank
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Winner
#137
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#214
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#55
Winner
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#118
Design
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#194
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#55
Winner
Display
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#541
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#521
Winner
Performance
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#61
Winner
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#202
Battery
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#615
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#27
Winner
Camera
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#93
Winner
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#468
item_phones_categoryId
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#1
Tie
Huawei Mate 70 Pro
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Huawei Huawei Mate 70 Pro
Model
Apple A18 Pro
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9020
CPU
2x4050 MHz performance cores + 4x2420 MHz efficiency cores
2x2.5GHz+6x2.15GHz+4x1.6GHz
Type
Hexa-Core
Deca-Core
Nanometer
3
5
Frequency
4.05
2.50
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Apple 6 cores GPU
Maleoon 910
RAM
8
12
Type
RAM LPDDR5X
N/A
Capacity
128
256
Type
NVMe
N/A
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
No
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
No
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
RGB sensor
N/A
Yes
Hall sensor
N/A
Yes
LiDAR scanner
Yes
N/A
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones
Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
1753018
1248520
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Strengths

The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a larger screen, measuring 6.3 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for multimedia consumption.
The device features a more powerful A18 Pro chipset, delivering a 15% CPU performance boost and 15-20% graphics improvement over the previous model.
The camera setup has been upgraded to match that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with a 48MP main camera, 12MP telephoto zoom lens, and a new ultra-wide cam with a 48MP sensor.
The device offers excellent video recording capabilities, including 4K resolution and slow-motion clips at 120 FPS.

Weaknesses

The color saturation of the main camera can be relatively low-key, resulting in a more natural look rather than an eye-catching one.
The telephoto camera's digital zoom can produce slightly lower detail clarity compared to some competitors at higher zoom levels.
Internal reflections from light sources can be noticeable in low-light conditions when recording video with the main camera.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

Strengths

The phone features a flagship camera
It takes the camera-focused mate series to the next level with a variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens
The main camera comes with a red maple primary color camera ensuring excellent photos in complex lighting conditions
The telephoto lens can now capture macro photos as well
The frame is shiny made of metal and has a slightly curved design when viewed from the side
The back design is truly eye-catching with a cross pattern and shiny finish
The phone comes with several new themes

Weaknesses

No cons mentioned in the text, however it's worth noting that there are some limitations such as
The camera sensor on mate 70 Pro Plus is more advanced than mate 70 Pro which might make the latter seem less impressive
The phone's thickness when folded is similar to many gaming phones which might not be ideal for everyone
No further information provided about battery life, performance or other features of the phone
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the compact flagship model that shares many similarities with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but in a smaller package. One of the major upgrades over last year's models is the telephoto camera, which has been upgraded to match the Pro Max's capabilities. The camera setup on the iPhone 16 Pro now features a 48MP main camera, a 12MP 5x telephoto zoom lens, and a new Ultra-wide camera with a 48MP sensor. The iPhone 16 Pro boasts a larger 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by third-generation ceramic shield glass. The screen's brightness is impressive, with a maximum output of around 900 nits, and it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision video. The phone also features a new Dynamic Island functionality that turns the area around the screen cutout into a place for relevant info. The iPhone 16 Pro has a more powerful chipset than its predecessor, which results in better performance and battery life. The camera shutter key is another notable feature, allowing users to control the camera with ease. In terms of camera quality, the main cam produces excellent photos during the day, with plenty of detail and natural color saturation. Low-light shots are also impressive, with well-balanced exposures and good detail rendition. The telephoto camera performs well in daylight conditions, capturing excellent 5x zoom shots with great detail. However, at 10x zoom, the clarity is not as much as some competitors. Nighttime photos from the telephoto cam are very good, but with a fair bit of noise. Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro offers a compact package with all the features and capabilities of its larger counterpart, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a smaller iPhone with high-end specs.

Huawei Mate 70 Pro

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship series: the Mate 70 Pro Plus, Mate 70 Pro, and Mate X6 foldable phone. The Mate 70 series boasts an advanced camera system with a variable aperture and periscope telephoto lens, ensuring exceptional photography capabilities in various lighting conditions. Meanwhile, the Mate X6 foldable phone redefines slimness with a thickness of just 4.6mm in its unfolded state, making it the thinnest foldable phone to date. With impressive specs, sleek designs, and innovative features, these devices are poised to revolutionize the smartphone market. In this review, we'll delve into the details of each model.

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