Apple iPhone 16 vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 and Huawei Pura 80 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Apple iPhone 16 wins on Performance and Screen; Huawei Pura 80 Pro wins on Battery and Main Camera. Huawei Pura 80 Pro is 4.5mm wider than Apple iPhone 16. Huawei Pura 80 Pro is the more recent release, from Jun 12, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
67
67
Apple iPhone 16
71.6mm (2.82in) · Sep 2024 · Rank #125
11+6+11+12+12+5+5+0+5+0 = 67
EDITORIAL: This round Apple upgraded itâs non-Pro modelsâ chips to match the Pro level. They are now better then ever. iPhone 16 is a great option for anyone needing great photos and videos from a compact iPhone. The screen is still only 60htz (no one else makes phones with such slow refresh rate any more) but this is a flagship grade phone in every other way
PROs
fast performance led by A18 chip, up to 6m of water submersion, good photos and excellent videos from a 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide plus a 12MP Selfie â all with PDAF, 6 years of iOS updates
CONs
improved but still barely a day of battery endurance, slow charging, only 60Hz when every other maker offers 120Hz screen refresh rate, no expandable storage or desktop replacement (updated Mar 30, 2025)
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
76.1mm (3in) · Jun 12, 2025 · Rank #117
7+8+9+12+14+5+4+0+3+5 = 67
* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Selfie* TOP CameraMidrange
EDITORIAL: Released on Jun 12th, 2025 the Pura 80 Pro is a slightly downgraded version of the Pro+. These two share the same size body, processor, battery, charging, screen, element protection, selfie and even software with the mighty Pura 80 Ultra. Difference is just in phone colors and the back camera tech: this Pro features a 1 inch sensor 50MP OIS PDAF main + 48MP PDAF telephoto + 40MP AF ultrawide while it's more expensive siblings have better imaging hardware. Still, expect some outstanding photos from it.
PROs
premium build, sub-45min 100W (80W wireless) charging, LTPO OLED screen, IP69 protection, excellent photography from a 50MP 23mm 1" OIS PDAF main + 48MP 93mm OIS PDAF tele + 40MP 13mm AF ultrawide, excellent 13MP 21mm PDAF selfie, full desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.1 with OTG and Display Port 1.2 and a great sounding stereo speaker setup
CONs
219g heavy and built like a tank, mediocre (7nm) Kirin 9020 performance, only 24hr endurance from a 5170mAh old tech lithium battery (5700mAh China version lasts longer), ~1100nits of max brightness, gone is the memory expansion slot, uncertain software future of an OS based on Android 12 with limited (or difficult) access to Google apps
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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