Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Redmi 15C
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $880 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 348,562); the Redmi 15C is noticeably lighter (200g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Redmi 15C
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $880
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi 15C, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 29/100). 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 49/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; 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 Redmi 15C (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Redmi 15C by 364.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $760. Redmi 15C was $760 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (67/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15C notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Redmi 15C?
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 Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Redmi 15C?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.