Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme C85 4G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $880 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 42/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 476,175); the Realme C85 4G is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme C85 4G
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $880
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme C85 4G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Realme C85 4G — 60/100; 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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Realme C85 4G by 239.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $735. Realme C85 4G was $735 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (67/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme C85 4G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.