Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 31/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Tecno Phantom 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 230g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 42 points higher (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (82/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 712.6% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (68/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (74/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (82/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 42 points (73/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.