{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-vs-huawei-pura-90s-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:11:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 18 still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 433,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-6-2026-10_51_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 384999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-06T05:54:12+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 96.3,
                "camera": 97,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 38.7,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Bionic",
                    "CPU": "6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected)",
                    "GPU": "5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (leaked roadmap)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion",
                    "Wired charging": "Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "4G LTE/5G",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_29_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 433999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:40:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 93.2,
                "overall": 92.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 14, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "230.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 + IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR",
                    "Protection": "Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9030S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 935F",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 16.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP.",
                    "Video recording": "up to 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Barometer, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gesture Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max",
        "margin": 3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 96.3,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 82.8
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18"
            },
            {
                "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": 97,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 38.7,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 93.2
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 49,000 less.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 73W faster.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max ships with 500 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on memory & storage. Apple iPhone 18 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 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max at PKR 433,999. That makes Apple iPhone 18 cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}