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Reviewers rate the Apple iPhone 17 clearly higher: 86 against 67 for the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want a Pro-level 120Hz screen, long battery life and 256GB storage at $799 without paying for Pro models. The trade-offs are no telephoto lens, weaker zoom, and AI features that reviewers find underwhelming.
Reviewers agree · 3 reviews
Suits buyers who prioritise photography and zoom, and who can live without Google services and 5G. The trade-offs are weak processor performance, app compatibility gaps, and a high price.
| Measure | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 86 | 67 |
| design | 80 | 75 |
Category scores are averages of the category marks publishers print, out of 100. The higher figure in each row is in bold.
One publication has scored both phones. 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 higher.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2025 | September 2025 |
| Launch price (USD) | $799 | — |
| Launch price (UK) | £799 | — |
| Launch price (Europe) | €949 | €1,499 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 3,682 mAh | 5,170 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 100 W |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Kirin 9020 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Weight | 177 g | 233 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Software updates | 5 years | — |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.