Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,622,749); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.