Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $880
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Realme GT 8 Pro was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.