Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $880 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,617,928); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $880
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). 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, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.