Head to head

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 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 17 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 433,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Max takes it by 7.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 17 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 17 Max costs PKR 104,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Xiaomi 17 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 433,999 PKR 329,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 14, 2026 May 21, 2026
Dimensions 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm
Weight 230.5 g 219g Better
Water resistance IP68 + IP69 IP68 dust/water resistance
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9 inches
Resolution 2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
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 Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (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 840
Operating system EMUI 16.0 Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 512GB Internal Storage 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 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 13MP. 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS Better
Video recording up to 4K@30/60fps 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000 mAh, Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh Better
Wired charging 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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 ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported USB Type-C 3.2

“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 17 Max?

Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 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 17 Max in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Xiaomi 17 Max cheaper by PKR 104,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 17 Max?

Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.