Head to head

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 92 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 409,999 against PKR 433,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra costs PKR 24,000 less.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max packs a 600 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 433,999 PKR 409,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 14, 2026 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 230.5 g ~225–235 g Better
Water resistance IP68 + IP69 IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi) 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
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 (next-gen)
Operating system EMUI 16.0 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 512GB Internal Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide Better 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 13MP. 32 MP Better
Video recording up to 4K@30/60fps 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W Better 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless
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 7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC 5.4
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. Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“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 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 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 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Ultra cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).

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.