Honor X6 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $140 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $880
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor X6 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Honor X6 was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (67/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X6 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.