Huawei Pura X Max vs Realme 9i
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 421,228); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Realme 9i
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Realme 9i, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1410 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Realme 9i by 400.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (55/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Realme 9i (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Realme 9i?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.