Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Poco M8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $750 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 54/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Poco M8
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $750
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 13 points higher (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Poco M8 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $209 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Poco M8 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $541. Poco M8 was $541 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (57/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.