{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-vs-huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T15:34:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Huawei Mate X7",
    "answer": "The Huawei Mate X7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei Mate X7 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 519,000 against PKR 524,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_07_19-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 524999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T06:19:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 52.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 88.6,
                "overall": 83.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Launch Date: June 30, 2026"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2600 pixels (~455 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ion-strengthened glass with oleophobic coating"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple C2",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB (listed variant)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 12 MP telephoto + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP front camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording (front 4K supported)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion, 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, Barometer, Gyro, Compass, Accelerometer (page also lists UWB and other Apple sensors)",
                    "USB": "Lightning port (USB 2.0 support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei Mate X7",
            "slug": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Huawei-Mate-X7-whatmobile-pk-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 519000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-08T07:44:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.6,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 81.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 92.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "26 November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "Unfolded: 156.8 x 144.2 x 4.5 mm | Folded: 156.8 x 73.8 x 9.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "236 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "8.0 inches (main), 6.49 inches (cover)",
                    "Resolution": "2210 x 2416 pixels (main), 1080 x 2444 pixels (cover)",
                    "Panel type": "Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR Vivid, 1440Hz PWM",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass 2 (cover display)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "9-core (1x2.75 GHz & 4x2.27 GHz & 4x1.72 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 935",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 15 (International), HarmonyOS 6.0 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 20GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.x",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x OIS) + 40 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (cover) + 8 MP (inner)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p, 1080p@960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5600 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless, 5W reverse wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM, max 2 active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, laser sensor\"",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk",
        "margin": 9.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 85.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 93,
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 98
                },
                "leader": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 52.5,
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 81.8
                },
                "leader": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 87.5,
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 88.6,
                    "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-mate-x7-whatmobile-pk"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei Mate X7 costs PKR 5,999 less.",
        "Huawei Mate X7 packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Mate X7 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Mate X7 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Huawei Mate X7?",
            "answer": "Huawei Mate X7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Huawei Mate X7 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Huawei Mate X7 at PKR 519,000. That makes Huawei Mate X7 cheaper by PKR 5,999. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Huawei Mate X7?",
            "answer": "Huawei Mate X7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Huawei Mate X7?",
            "answer": "Huawei Mate X7 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 mAh cell and Huawei Mate X7 a 5600 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}