Honor 9i vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 20/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 231g).
Honor 9i
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 152g vs 231g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (87/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 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 | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.