Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1350 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 72/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,395,526).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3894
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1395526
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 231g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $1350
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra scores 6 points higher (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads (100/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Ultra — 66/100, 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 80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1395526 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 175 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 80 Ultra by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.