Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1250 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 73/100 (a 5-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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,622,749); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $2199
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $949. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $949 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by just 5 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 Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.