Apple goes head - to - head with Huawei. The iPhone 17 gets five consecutive critical upgrades, while the Mate 80 makes a last - ditch counterattack. The most intense mobile phone battle of the year is coming.

iPhone 17 or Huawei Mate 80, which one would you choose?

The annual "Spring Festival Gala" in the tech circle is coming again. Without any surprises, at 1 a.m. Beijing time on September 10th, Apple will first unveil its trump card, the iPhone 17.

According to online rumors, the Huawei Mate 80 will also make a strong debut in October.

This rhythm of "one after another" is even more addictive than following "Game of Thrones"!!!

(Friendly reminder: Please comfort your wallet in advance...)

Currently, the situation in the digital circle is like this: Apple fans: Apple really went all out this time. The new iPhone 17 models are extremely slimmed down. There is also a large battery, large memory, and non-incremental camera upgrades. Has Cook finally got the hang of it?

Huawei fans: Our Huawei is even more amazing. The Mate 80 has the full-blooded revival of the Kirin chip and satellite communication 3.0. This is the real black technology. This is what "leading by a large margin" means!

So, back to the initial question, Apple vs. Huawei, how should one choose between these new phones? Don't be in a hurry. Today, let's take a good look at whether Apple is really sincere and whether Huawei's trump card can be a game-changer.

Apple's All-out Attack with the iPhone 17, No More Incremental Upgrades

Let's get straight to the point! Apple's upgrade of the iPhone 17 is the most significant in the past five years - the improvements are precisely targeted at users' pain points.

Firstly, it plays the "differentiation strategy" in terms of appearance design. The new iPhone 17 Air is added, directly replacing the Plus model. The body is as thin as 5.5mm, paired with a 6.6-inch (or 6.7-inch) screen, making "light and thin" its biggest selling point.

Moreover, there is only a horizontally placed main camera on the back. Finally, it's no longer the previous capsule-like module. The lines are clean, and those who value appearance should like it.

The Pro series is also more innovative. The camera module is redesigned and directly elongated horizontally. The three cameras are still arranged in a triangle, but the microphone, LiDAR, and flash are all moved to the right, obviously making room for a larger image sensor. It seems that the photography ability is going to increase significantly.

The material is also adjusted. The Pro series may change the titanium alloy middle frame back to aluminum alloy. It may seem like a step back, but it's probably to balance durability and the MagSafe function.

In addition, the back of the phone is made of half glass and half aluminum alloy, which can reduce weight without affecting the signal. It is estimated that practical users will appreciate it.

You know what? This spliced design looks like when it's attached to a Magsafe magnetic power bank.

It is said that the Pro series will also add an orange color option, making a total of 5 colors.

The comprehensive upgrade of the imaging system is the highlight of the iPhone 17. Apple finally stopped slacking off!

All models have a 48-megapixel camera. The standard model combines a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, which is more than enough for daily use.

In the Pro series, all three cameras are upgraded to 48 megapixels. With 8x optical zoom and a 24-megapixel front camera that also supports 2x magnification, it precisely meets the needs of selfie lovers.

Although the Air model only has a single camera, the 48-megapixel specification is enough to outperform the dual cameras of many competitors.

By the way, battery life has always been a major problem for iPhones, but this year it has finally improved...

It is said that the Pro Max will be equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which is the largest in Apple's history. Coupled with 35W wired charging and 25W wireless Qi2.2 charging, you no longer have to carry a power bank around every day.

However, in order to achieve extreme thinness and lightness, the 17 Air may only have a 2800mAh battery, and its battery life is probably not good. It seems that if you want a good feel, you have to accept the mediocre battery life. It depends on how you choose.

However, the latest rumor also claims that the other configurations of the 17 Air are on par with the Pro, and it is predicted to be this year's bestseller.

Finally, in terms of performance, the upgrade of the A19 series chips and memory is also quite remarkable. It is rumored that the A19 Pro in the Pro series uses TSMC's 3nm process and is paired with 12GB of memory for the first time. It will definitely run the Apple Intelligence function very fast, and it can handle opening multiple applications and using AI applications with ease.

As for the iPhone 17 and Air, they will probably be equipped with the A19 chip and 8GB of memory, which is also sufficient for daily use. It is said that Apple has also developed its own Wi-Fi 7 chip, and the new Air model seems to use its own 5G baseband. It seems that Apple wants to solve the previous signal problem, which is also worth looking forward to.

After seeing all these upgrades, we have to say that Apple really spared no expense this time!

Overall, this year's iPhone 17 has delivered five consecutive punches. There are optimizations and adjustments in appearance and material, a comprehensive upgrade of the imaging system across all models, a large battery, the first launch of the A19 and an upgrade to 12GB of memory... And it will be released first in September, seizing the opportunity. Clearly, it wants to have a head - on competition with Huawei.

The Huawei Mate 80 is Ready to Go, and the New Kirin Chip is Extremely Powerful

While Apple is going all out with its features, the Mate 80, which will debut as early as October, has quietly prepared a trump card - the Kirin 9030 chip and the HarmonyOS Next system. This combination is like the Avengers, making the battle between Apple and Huawei in the second half of the year even more suspenseful.

The Kirin chip has always been a favorite among Huawei users. Previously, due to external factors, the performance of Huawei phones was once limited. If the Kirin 9030 chip can be successfully mass - produced and installed in the Mate 80, the performance shortcoming will be made up.

There are reports that this chip may use advanced manufacturing processes and is expected to compete with Apple's A19 Pro in terms of energy efficiency ratio and AI computing power.

If the strength of the iPhone 17 lies in its stable ecosystem, then the trump card of the Huawei Mate 80 may be the in - depth cooperation between the Kirin chip and the HarmonyOS. This "hardware - software integration" advantage may bring surprises in terms of fluency and function innovation.

Photography has always been Huawei's strong suit, and the Mate 80 will definitely