Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $1520 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 68/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 2,087,886); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 2087886
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 6200
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1520
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 2 points higher (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 2087886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6826 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 0.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $921. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $921 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.