Huawei Pura X Max vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 199,111); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 229g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (55/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (82/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 828 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 958.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (77/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (55/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (82/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.