Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi A1
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 155,362); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Redmi A1
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi A1, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Redmi A1 by 1256.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi A1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (77/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
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 A1?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi A1?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi A1?
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 A1?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi A1?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.