Huawei Pura X Max vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-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 781,542); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2943 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 169.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (55/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.