ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1299 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 231g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $1299
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $880 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.