Honor 9A vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Honor 9A
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 9A and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor 9A by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (68/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor 9A 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.