Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 72/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,617,928); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $880
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 8 points higher (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Realme GT 8 was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.