Huawei Pura 80 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $999 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5170); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,200,000); the Huawei Pura 80 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4323 vs 3894
- Lighter: 211g vs 231g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1200000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5170 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $999
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, 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 and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | 211 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- 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
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 80 by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 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.