Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $880 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $880
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max 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 X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $411. Poco X8 Pro Max was $411 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.