Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi K40 Pro

The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,135,878); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 229g).

The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pura X Max

Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 48

Redmi K40 Pro

Performance 64
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 36
Portability 64
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 229g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pura X Max Redmi K40 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2107301 1135878
Geekbench Single 1680 1500
Geekbench Multi 6200 3537
Display 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1828x2584 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 11, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58/IP59 IP53
Dimensions 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm
Weight 229 g 196 g
Launch price $1520 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Pura X Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera

Redmi K40 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pura X Max

  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Redmi K40 Pro

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pura X Max

  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Redmi K40 Pro

  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100
2107301 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
56/100 -85.5%
1135878 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura X Max leads Redmi K40 Pro by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pura X Max

$1520

Redmi K40 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (72/100 vs 36/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.