Honor 9S vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 230g).
Honor 9S
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 144g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 9S and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor 9S by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9S 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.