Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 231g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). 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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 106.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.