Huawei Pura 80 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5170); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,200,000); the Huawei Pura 80 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1520
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5170 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 — 34/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1200000 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Pura 80 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Huawei Pura 80 was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei Pura 80 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Huawei Pura 80 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.