Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 336,905); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 231g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 380.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y9 (2019)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (67/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.