Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1250 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.