Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Verdict
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, battery, connectivity & features and display), while the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads in performance; they are even on design & durability.
The biggest difference is camera: 89 vs 64 points.
Choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max for camera and battery; choose the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra for performance.
- Pura 90s Pro Max leads in 10 fields
- Redmi K90 Ultra leads in 8 fields
- 18 ties
36 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Pura 90s Pro Max | Redmi K90 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 71 | 94 |
| Camera | 89 | 64 |
| Battery | 96 | 79 |
| Display | 97 | 93 |
| Design & durability | 86 | 87 |
| Connectivity & features | 75 | 68 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 62/100
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 92/100(Better)
- Chipset
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Kirin 9030S
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- RAM (max)
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 12 GB
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 16 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 512 GB
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 512 GB
- Process node
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 5 nm
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 200 MP(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 50 MP
- Main sensor size
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 1/1.28″(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 1/1.55″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Periscope lens
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Optical zoom
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 4×(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Video recording
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 8K(Better)
- Front camera
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 13 MP
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 20 MP(Better)
- Front camera 4K video
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 5500 mAh
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 8550 mAh(Better)
- Wired charging
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 100 W
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 80 W(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Reverse charging
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Wired & wireless
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 6.9″
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 6.83″
- Panel type
- Pura 90s Pro Max: LTPO OLED(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: OLED
- Refresh rate
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 120 Hz
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 165 Hz(Better)
- Pixel density
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 460 ppi(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 447 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Unknown
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 9500 nits
- Resolution
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 1308x2880
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 1280x2772
- Screen protection
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Kunlun Glass
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Unknown
Design & durability
- Weight
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 230.5 g
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 227 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 8.1 mm(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 8.2 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Pura 90s Pro Max: IP68 + IP69
- Redmi K90 Ultra: IP68 + IP69
- Back material
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Glass
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Unknown
- Frame material
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Aluminum
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Aluminum
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 6.0(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 5.4
- USB port
- Pura 90s Pro Max: USB-C
- Redmi K90 Ultra: USB-C
- DisplayPort output
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- NFC
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- eSIM
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes(Better)
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Stereo speakers
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Side-mounted
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Under display (optical)(Better)
- 3D face unlock
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Infrared blaster
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Yes
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Yes
- FM radio
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- microSD slot
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
- Card slot
- Pura 90s Pro Max: No
- Redmi K90 Ultra: No
General
- Operating system
- Pura 90s Pro Max: Android 16
- Redmi K90 Ultra: Android 16
- Launch price
- Pura 90s Pro Max: About 1150 EUR
- Redmi K90 Ultra: About 390 EUR
- Year
- Pura 90s Pro Max: 2026
- Redmi K90 Ultra: 2026
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| — | Pura 90s Pro Max | Redmi K90 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, July 14 | 2026, June 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 01 | Available. Released 2026, June 30 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 230.5 g (8.15 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Built-in cooling fan |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, PWM, HDR | AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 165Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 9500 nits (peak)* |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 114.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1308 x 2880 pixels (~460 ppi density) | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass Anti-reflective coating | – |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Kirin 9030S (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.62 GHz Taishan Little) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Maleoon 935F | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 89mm (telephoto), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF | – |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Dual | – | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 20 MP (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | – |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No Tuned by Bose Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC | 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, Auracast |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 6000 mAh (International) or 5500 mAh (Europe) | Si/C Li-Ion 8550 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired 80W wireless 18W reverse wired Reverse wireless | 100W wired, 100W PPS, PD3.0 22.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Blush Gold, Orange Ocean, Blaze Purple, Graphite Black | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Models | SCA-LX9 | 2604FRK1EC |
| Price | About 1150 EUR | About 390 EUR |