Head to head

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 324,999 against PKR 433,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 5.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max costs PKR 109,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 433,999 PKR 324,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 14, 2026 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm Not listed
Weight 230.5 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68 + IP69 • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.8 – 6.85 inches
Resolution 2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi) 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little Octa-core
GPU Maleoon 935F Adreno 830
Operating system EMUI 16.0 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 512GB Internal Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot No No expandable storage
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide Better 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 13MP. 32 MP Better
Video recording up to 4K@30/60fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh, Non-removable • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W 100 W+ support ( Fast charging)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes 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. • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, OTG

“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 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 109,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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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.