Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
78.2Performance51.8
74.3Displayspec-based100
66.6Batteryspec-based66.3
71Portabilityspec-based92.2
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)5 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) scores 73.4 against 74.3 for HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 52
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- 53% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 28% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 27% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 18 ″+27% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 3% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 74.7 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.16 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 7.3 mm+53% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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