Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 214g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $999
- Overall rating 67/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $999 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.