Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Realme 9i
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 421,228); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Realme 9i
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Realme 9i, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Realme 9i by 284.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.