HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $180 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 528,398); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $880
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $880 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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.