Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Huawei
PKR 433,999
89/100 overall
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Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 89 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 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 259,999 against PKR 433,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
98/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi 16 costs PKR 174,000 less.
- Xiaomi 16 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 16 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 if…
you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 433,999 | PKR 259,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 14, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 230.5 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 + IP69 | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi) Better | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Maleoon 935F | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | EMUI 16.0 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 512GB Internal Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better |
| Card slot | No | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide Better | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 13MP. | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) Better |
| Video recording | up to 4K@30/60fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh, Non-removable | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better |
| Wired charging | 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| 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-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| 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 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support |
“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?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 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 in Pakistan?
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 cheaper by PKR 174,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16?
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, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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