Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $880
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Poco F8 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.