Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,902,468); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (58/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (74/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (58/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.