Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,617,928); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 231g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 72/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.