Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1520 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 2,107,301); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 5.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $1520 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9174 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Huawei Pura X Max was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (72/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.