Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $880 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 46/100 (a 26-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 48 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $880
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (72/100 vs 46/100). 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 29/100). 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, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $730. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $730 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (67/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 26 points (72/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.