Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxvsHuawei Nova 13
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wins
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,199 — USD 850 more than the Huawei Nova 13. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes Performance — led by performance score (1,700,000 pts).
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes Display — led by pixel density (460 ppi).
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,700,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a bigger screen — 6.9 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want better video quality — 98 pts vs 89 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a better camera — 151 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want sharper selfies — 60 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 1,199 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Huawei Nova 13
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,199.
Huawei Nova 13
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Best-in-class video
- Large 6.9-inch display
- Excellent battery life
- Very expensive
- Heavy
- Slow 25 W charging
Huawei Nova 13
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 100 W charging
- Slim build
- No Google services
- Mid-range chipset
- App availability