Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1520 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3900); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1520
- Better camera (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (83/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $799 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $721. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $721 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (83/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.