ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,227,639); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1520
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1227639
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 229g vs 238g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (58/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $721. ASUS ROG Phone 5 was $721 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 (58/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.