Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme 9 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 48/100 (a 24-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 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 592,015); the Realme 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme 9 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme 9 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Realme 9 Pro by 173.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro by 24 points (72/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme 9 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme 9 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme 9 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.