Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,617,928); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $880
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Realme Neo8 was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
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 Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.