Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $980 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-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 1,273,046).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $980 vs $999
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Huawei Pura 90s Pro was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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.