Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,107,301); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Pura X Max by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.