ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1250
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100; 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 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1250 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. ASUS ROG Phone 9 was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.