Huawei Pura X Max vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 238g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (58/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8050 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (91/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (58/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.