Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $880 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 62/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (2,292,685 vs 1,617,928); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2292685 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 3894
- Lighter: 167g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $880
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 38/100; 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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2292685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Samsung Galaxy S24 was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (83/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (81/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for gamers and power users.