ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1399 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 63/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,617,928); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 231g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $1399
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $880 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 Ultimate and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.