Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $799
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.