Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3851
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.