Huawei Pura X Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1520 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5300); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Redmi K90 Ultra was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.