Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura 90 Plus
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025; launch prices were $1050 and $815. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,325,732); the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is noticeably lighter (220g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Lighter: 220g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $815 vs $1050
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pura 90 Plus, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100; 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 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1325732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4199 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1276x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $815 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Pura 90 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $235. Huawei Pura 90 Plus was $235 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.