Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3481
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9210 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.