Google Pixel 9 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $799 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Google Pixel 9
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 3851
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1250
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1561427
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 50/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1250 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $451. Google Pixel 9 was $451 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.