Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $750 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,247,061); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $999
- Better portability (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.