Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,622,749); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3894
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1250
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.