Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1680
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 203g vs 229g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Huawei Pura X Max 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 Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.