Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $880 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,223,886); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1223886
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1273
- Lighter: 198g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $880
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 42/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1223886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.