Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 50/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme 9 5G Speed
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 106.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (83/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed 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 Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.