HMD Aura 2 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 20/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 153,667); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 53 points higher (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads HMD Aura 2 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (68/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (85/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.