Huawei Pocket 2 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max

The Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4520); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pocket 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pocket 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket 2
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 38
Battery 56
Portability 67
Value for money
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 3851
  • Lighter: 199g vs 231g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1062256
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1325
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket 2 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pocket 2: The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for active users.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pocket 2 Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9000S HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1062256 1617928
Geekbench Single 1325 1417
Geekbench Multi 4118 3851
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.9" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1136x2690 1308x2880
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 40W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 7 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 HarmonyOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 231 g
Launch price $880
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
38
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1136x2690
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket 2
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 40W
56
battery
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pocket 2 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pocket 2 HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
58/100
1062256 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100 +34.3%
1617928 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pocket 2 by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket 2
Price unknown
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
$880
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket 2 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (74/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pocket 2 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pocket 2 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket 2 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pocket 2 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.