{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:17:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23+",
    "answer": "The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the cheaper of the two at PKR 319,999 against PKR 433,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/brand/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_29_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 433999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:40:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 80.2,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 14, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "230.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 + IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR",
                    "Protection": "Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9030S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 935F",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 16.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB Internal Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP.",
                    "Video recording": "up to 4K@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Barometer, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gesture Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23+",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_59_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:31:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 83,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 66.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) One UI 5.1 (Upgradable to One UI 8) Up to 7 Years of Android OS & Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP (Telephoto), f/2.4, PDAF, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), f/2.2, 120° LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps 720p @ 960fps HDR10+ Stereo Sound Recording Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4700 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 82.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 83
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 95,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 66.1
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 80.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S23+ costs PKR 114,000 less.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23+?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy S23+ can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23+ in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23+ at PKR 319,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S23+ cheaper by PKR 114,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23+?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23+ a 4700 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}