Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Huawei Y8s
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 336,905); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Huawei Y8s
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Huawei Y8s, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Huawei Y8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Huawei Y8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei Y8s by 381.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Y8s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (68/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y8s (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Huawei Y8s — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Huawei Y8s?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.