Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1250 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1469638
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1250
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro 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 Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.