Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 213g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 66/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.