Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1520 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better portability (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 225g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1520
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (82/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10200 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $999 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $521. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $521 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (82/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.