Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi 8
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $1520 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 23/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 193,115); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Redmi 8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Redmi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1520
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi 8, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 47 points higher (70/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Redmi 8 — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 795 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $140 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Redmi 8 by 991.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1380. Redmi 8 was $1380 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (77/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 47 points (70/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.