Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 38/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 18/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 11 points higher (49/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (70/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (66/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.