Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $880 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,617,928); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 14
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 3894
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $880
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Xiaomi 14 was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (83/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 14?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 14?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.