Huawei P30 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $799 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $880
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Huawei P30 was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (67/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.