Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $780 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3894
- Lighter: 203g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $880
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 46/100, 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 Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Mate 70 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 70 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.