Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $880 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 72/100 (a 2-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 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,201,149 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 231g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2201149 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra scores 2 points higher (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.