{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:17:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus",
    "answer": "The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 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": 75.2,
                "overall": 90.4
            },
            "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 S25 Plus",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25-plus",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-22-2026-10_04_25-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T05:14:02+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 91.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 22, 2025 (Announced), February 3, 2025 (Released)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Dust-tight protection Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3120 Pixels (~513 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP (Ultrawide) LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging (Qi2) 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging 65% Charge in About 30 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-s25-plus": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-s25-plus": 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-s25-plus": 68.4
                },
                "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-s25-plus": 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-s25-plus": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 75.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus costs PKR 114,000 less.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 55W faster.",
        "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 S25 Plus?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus at PKR 319,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 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 S25 Plus?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus a 4900 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}