Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Poco F8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,617,928); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $880
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Poco F8 was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.