HMD Pulse+ vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 231g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads HMD Pulse+ by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.