{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-pura-90s-pro-max-vs-xiaomi-18-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:25:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 91 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 18 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 349,999 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": 76.2,
                "overall": 90.5
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi 18 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-10_27_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 349999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-12T05:34:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026.",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP68 Water & Dust Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2656 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Leica Optics OIS HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Expected"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4 / Expected 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18-pro",
        "margin": 7.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 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,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 92.5
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 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,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-pura-90s-pro-max": 76.2,
                    "xiaomi-18-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro costs PKR 84,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 10W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is listed at PKR 433,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro at PKR 349,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 Pro cheaper by PKR 84,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 100W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or Xiaomi 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S while Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}