Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
66.2Performancespec-based51.8
74.3Displayspec-based100
77.1Batteryspec-based66.3
53Portabilityspec-based92.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 68.2. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 24 GB
- 34% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- 57% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 16.8 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 11% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″ | 18 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 36 GB+50% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+34% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.16 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 7.3 mm+57% |
| Material | Aluminum | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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