Honor X9a vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor X9a (2023) 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 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 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 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). 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 42/100). 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 X9a (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 X9a (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | 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 | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 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 X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor X9a by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (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 X9a (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a 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 X9a 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.