Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Poco M8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $880 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Poco M8
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $880
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Poco M8 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $209 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $671. Poco M8 was $671 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.