Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1050 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3894
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 231g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $1050
- Better camera (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). 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 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 80 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $170 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 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 2 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.