Head to head

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Camera Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 2,300 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Max if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max Xiaomi 17 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 Cheaper PKR 329,999
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026. May 21, 2026
Dimensions 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm. 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm
Weight Approximately 230.5 grams. 219g Better
Water resistance IP68 (water and dust resistance) IP68 dust/water resistance
Display
Screen size ~6.8 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution ~1260 x 2844 pixels (FHD+) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Kunlun Glass (expected Huawei protection) Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Kirin series (exact model not confirmed) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (details not confirmed) Octa-core
GPU not confirmed Adreno 840
Operating system HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global) Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, optical zoom) 40 MP (ultrawide) Leica optics, Laser AF, PDAF, OIS 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 13 MP (wide) 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better
Video recording 4K, HDR, gyro-EIS 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi USB Type-C 3.1 Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 3.2

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Max?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Max in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Xiaomi 17 Max cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Max?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Max?

Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.