Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura X
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4720); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Pura X is noticeably lighter (193g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Pura X
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4720 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 234g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pura X, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Pura X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1320x2120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4720 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X
- 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2120
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Pura X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura X by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura X?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura X?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Pura X — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura X?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pura X?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Pura X?
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 is a better fit for active users.