Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1250 and $420. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1250
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $830. Redmi K90 Ultra was $830 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi K90 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.