Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $880 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,617,928); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $899
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 231g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.