Honor 8S vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 155,362); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 230g).
Honor 8S
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 8S and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor 8S by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 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 Honor 8S or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.