Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs TCL K70
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $880 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
TCL K70
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $880
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the TCL K70, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads TCL K70 by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $731. TCL K70 was $731 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 (67/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the TCL K70?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the TCL K70?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the TCL K70?
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 TCL K70?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the TCL K70?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.