Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $980 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,273,046); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $1520
- Better camera (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3894
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.