Honor X40 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 592,015); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (77/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor X40 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (83/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (77/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.