Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $980 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,617,928).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 213g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3851
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $980
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (88/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $980 | $799 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $181. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $181.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (90/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (90/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (88/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.