Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 72/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $950
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 19 points higher (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.