Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 232g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X 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.