Huawei Pura X Max vs Motorola Moto G (2023)

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $1520 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 41/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 477,542); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 229g).

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 229g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $1520

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Huawei Pura X Max scores 29 points higher (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura X Max Motorola Moto G (2023)
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 2107301 477542
Geekbench Single 1680 746
Geekbench Multi 6200 1816
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1828x2584 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP58/IP59
Dimensions 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 229 g 189 g
Price $1520 $150
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100 -341.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura X Max leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 341.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150

Price difference: $1370. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $1370.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (55/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 29 points (70/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.