Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 73/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1250
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1250 | $999 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $251. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $251.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.