In today's rapid technological development, smartphones are an important companion in our daily life, and their performance, functions and user experience have become the most important factors for consumers to choose. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing Huawei's latest flagship model, the Mate 60 Pro+, for a month, which combines Huawei's latest technology and undoubtedly demonstrates the top strength of domestic mobile phones in many aspects. However, in the process of in-depth use, I also found some significant differences between the two phones, especially in two points, which made me nostalgic for the Apple devices I used before, and felt that in some aspects, "Apple is still better".
Number one: seamless integration of ecosystem and application
Although the closed nature of Apple's iOS system is often criticized for restricting users' free choice, it is this closedness that builds a highly unified and smooth ecosystem. From iPhones to Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and even HomePods, Apple's products are capable of near-perfect data synchronization and functional connectivity. This seamless experience makes me feel great convenience in my daily use. For example, if you browse half of a web page on your iPhone, you can seamlessly switch to your Mac to continue reading. Songs played on Apple Music, you can easily continue listening on any device with AirPods Pro.
In contrast, although the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ is equipped with the HarmonyOS system, it is also committed to building a multi-device collaboration ecosystem, but in the actual experience, I found that the smoothness of this collaboration is still a certain gap compared with Apple. Especially in terms of cross-device file transfer, application handoff, etc., although the function is already quite powerful, there are occasional delays or instability, which affects the overall smoothness. In addition, due to the openness of the Android platform, data silos between different applications still exist, which affects the integration and utilization of information.
The second point is the habituality of UI design and operation logic
Apple's iOS system, with its simple and clear UI design and clear and intuitive operation logic, has long formed a unique set of user experience standards. Whether it is swipe unlocking, multi-task management, or control center, notification center and other designs, they have been carefully polished, so that users can quickly get started and form good habits. This consistency is not only reflected in the iPhone, but also runs through the full range of products such as iPad and Mac, bringing users extremely high cognitive efficiency and ease of operation.
Although the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ is also designed to be beautiful and practical, the HarmonyOS system is significantly different from iOS in terms of UI style and operation logic. This difference may be fresh when I first use it, but over time, I gradually find myself adapting to new habits in some areas. For example, the way the notification bar is managed, the layout of the multitasking interface, and the interaction logic of some system applications are all different from the Apple devices I used before. Although this change does not affect normal use, it does cause some inconvenience in terms of efficiency and habits.
Think deeply and summarize
Of course, the above two feelings of "unaccustomed" are not a comprehensive negation of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+. On the contrary, this phone performs well in terms of hardware performance, camera capability, battery life, etc., and is a well-deserved flagship. In addition, the HarmonyOS system is constantly being updated and iterated to optimize and improve the user experience.
Through this experience, I deeply realized that each mobile phone has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, and which product to choose often depends on personal usage habits and needs. For users who are looking for seamless ecosystem connectivity and habitual operations, Apple's iOS system may still be the best choice; For users who pay attention to hardware configuration, photography experience, and exploring new technologies, the Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ offers more possibilities and surprises.
In the end, we should not be bound by brands or systems, but should choose the most suitable mobile phone according to our actual needs. After all, in this era of rapid change, keeping an open mind and flexible choices can allow us to better enjoy the convenience and fun brought by technology.