Huawei Pocket S vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 781,542); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Performance 54
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 73
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 S better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 231g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pocket S: The Huawei Pocket S is a better fit for everyday use.
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 S Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 781542 1617928
Geekbench Single 1017 1417
Geekbench Multi 2943 3851
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.9" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1188x2790 1308x2880
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 7 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 HarmonyOS 6.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 231 g
Launch price $880
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
30
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Pocket S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
48/100
781542 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100 +51.7%
1617928 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pocket S by 51.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket S
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 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (74/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (83/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 54/100).

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

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