Head to head · October 2026
Huawei Mate X3 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Huawei Mate X3 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Huawei Mate X3799 JOD | iPhone 16 Pro Max799 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 799 (estimate) | 799 (observed) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 4G | Apple A18 Pro |
| Performance index | 75/100 | 94/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 512GB | 256GB+ |
| Display | 7.85" Foldable OLED | 6.9" OLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+13+12 MP | 48+12+48 MP |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,676 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 66 W | 25 W |
| Release period | March 2023 | August 2024 |
Who is the Huawei Mate X3 for, and who is the iPhone 16 Pro Max for?
Price: about the same (JOD 799) — estimate/observed.
Chipset: the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a higher specification-based index (94 vs 75/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Huawei Mate X3: Foldable OLED, 120 Hz; iPhone 16 Pro Max: OLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 66 W vs 25 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: Huawei Mate X3 50+13+12 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Form factor: the Huawei Mate X3 is a foldable (a larger inner screen when open — 7.85-inch — with a visible crease); the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a single-screen phone (6.9-inch). We have no weight or thickness data in the catalog, so we do not judge those.
Platform: the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs iOS and the Huawei Mate X3 runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 799), so price does not decide it — the iPhone 16 Pro Max is higher on the chipset index (94 vs 75/100); the Huawei Mate X3 makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a higher specification-based index (94 vs 75/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Huawei Mate X3: Foldable OLED, 120 Hz; iPhone 16 Pro Max: OLED 1.5K, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 66 W vs 25 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: Huawei Mate X3 50+13+12 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Form factor: the Huawei Mate X3 is a foldable (a larger inner screen when open — 7.85-inch — with a visible crease); the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a single-screen phone (6.9-inch). We have no weight or thickness data in the catalog, so we do not judge those.
Platform: the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs iOS and the Huawei Mate X3 runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 799), so price does not decide it — the iPhone 16 Pro Max is higher on the chipset index (94 vs 75/100); the Huawei Mate X3 makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.