Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $880 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $880
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; 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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Curve by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $661. Tecno Pova Curve was $661 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.