Compare Mobile Phones Side-by-Side

The Huawei Mate Xs is the more interesting device if you specifically want that big foldable-style canvas. Its 8-inch display gives you far more room for reading, multitasking, maps, documents, and media than a normal phone screen can offer. If screen size is the whole reason you are comparing these two, the Mate Xs has the obvious appeal.

For most buyers, though, the Nokia Magic Max looks like the easier phone to live with day to day. The 120Hz display should feel noticeably smoother than the Mate Xs’ 60Hz panel, and the combination of 16GB RAM, a Qualcomm processor, and a larger 5000mAh battery makes it the more modern, practical choice on paper. It is less exotic, but also likely to feel quicker and more consistent in regular use.

So this is less about brand preference and more about form factor. Choose the Huawei if you truly want the huge screen experience. Pick the Nokia if you want the stronger everyday phone.