Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Poco M8
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $1250 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $1250
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Poco M8 — 66/100; 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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 837903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1041. Poco M8 was $1041 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.