Huawei has expanded its flagship smartphone lineup with the launch of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max in Malaysia. The new Pro Max builds on the foundation established by last year's Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, introducing updates to its camera hardware, battery, chipset, and display while maintaining Huawei's focus on mobile photography.
Although both devices target photography enthusiasts and premium smartphone users, the Pura 90s Pro Max refines several key areas rather than taking a completely different approach.
New 200MP Periscope Camera
One of the biggest changes on the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is its upgraded telephoto camera. The phone replaces the 50MP Ultra Lighting Macro Periscope found on the Pura 80 Ultra with a new 200MP Ultra Large Sensor periscope camera featuring 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization (OIS). The higher-resolution sensor is designed to capture more detail when shooting distant subjects while providing additional flexibility for cropping.Huawei retains its 50MP Ultra Lighting HDR main camera, which uses a LOFIC sensor, variable f/1.4 to f/4.0 aperture, and OIS to adapt to different lighting conditions. Completing the rear camera setup are a 40MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus and a dedicated Color Spectrum Sensor for improved color accuracy.
By comparison, the Pura 80 Ultra featured a 50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting camera with a unique mechanical retractable lens, Sensor-Shift OIS, and a variable f/1.6 to f/4.0 aperture, paired with a 40MP ultra-wide camera, 50MP macro periscope telephoto camera, and a 1.5MP Ultra Chroma spectral sensor.
For selfies, both devices are equipped with a 13MP ultra-wide front camera with autofocus.
For selfies, both devices are equipped with a 13MP ultra-wide front camera with autofocus.
Bigger Battery, Same Fast Charging
Battery capacity is another area that has been upgraded. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max packs a 6,000mAh battery, compared to the 5,170mAh battery in the Pura 80 Ultra. The larger capacity is expected to provide longer usage for photography, video recording, gaming, and daily productivity.Charging speeds remain unchanged, with support for 100W Huawei SuperCharge and 80W Wireless SuperCharge. Both devices also support reverse charging, although Huawei specifies 18W reverse wired and 20W reverse wireless charging for the Pura 80 Ultra.
Updated Hardware
Powering the Pura 90s Pro Max is Huawei's latest Kirin 9030S processor, replacing the Kirin 9020 found in the Pura 80 Ultra. The newer model comes with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage, while the Pura 80 Ultra was launched in the Philippines with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, with a higher-capacity variant available in other markets.Software also differs between the two models. The global version of the Pura 90s Pro Max ships with EMUI 16, while the Pura 80 Ultra launched with EMUI 15.
Larger Display and Durable Build
The Pura 90s Pro Max features a 6.9-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2880 × 1308 resolution, adaptive 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and 1.07 billion colors. The Pura 80 Ultra, meanwhile, uses a slightly smaller 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2848 × 1276 resolution and the same adaptive refresh rate.Both phones carry IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings, making them resistant to dust, water immersion, and high-pressure water jets.
Display protection differs slightly between the two devices. The Pura 80 Ultra uses 2nd-Generation Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass, while the Pura 90s Pro Max features Kunlun Glass with an anti-reflective coating.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs. Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
| Feature | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Huawei Pura 80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO OLED 2880 × 1308 1-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate |
6.8-inch LTPO OLED 2848 × 1276 1-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate |
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Kirin 9020 |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB (up to 1TB in select markets) |
| Main Camera | 50MP Ultra Lighting HDR LOFIC Sensor Variable f/1.4-f/4.0 OIS |
50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting Mechanical Retractable Lens Variable f/1.6-f/4.0 Sensor-Shift OIS |
| Telephoto Camera | 200MP Periscope 4x Optical Zoom OIS |
50MP Macro Periscope 3.5x Optical Zoom OIS |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 40MP with Autofocus | 40MP with Autofocus |
| Color Sensor | Color Spectrum Sensor | 1.5MP Ultra Chroma Sensor |
| Front Camera | 13MP Ultra-Wide AF | 13MP Ultra-Wide AF |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 5,170mAh |
| Charging | 100W Wired 80W Wireless |
100W Wired 80W Wireless |
| Display Protection | Kunlun Glass Anti-reflective Coating |
2nd-Gen Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass |
| Durability | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Operating System | EMUI 16 (Global) HarmonyOS 6 (China) |
EMUI 15 |
| Weight | 230.5g | 226g |
| Launch Price | RM 4,899 (12GB + 512GB) Philippine pricing: TBA |
₱89,999 (16GB + 512GB) |
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is priced at RM 4,899 in Malaysia for the 12GB + 512GB configuration, which is roughly equivalent to ₱65,000 based on current exchange rates. Huawei has yet to announce official pricing and availability for the Philippine market.For reference, the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (16GB + 512GB) launched in the Philippines with an official retail price of ₱89,999. Since the Pura 90s Pro Max has not yet been announced locally, it remains to be seen how Huawei will position the new flagship in the Philippine market.
Final Thoughts
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max builds on the foundation of the Pura 80 Ultra with upgrades that focus on zoom photography, battery life, and updated hardware. Its new 200MP periscope camera, 6,000mAh battery, and Kirin 9030S chipset are the most notable additions.However, the Pura 80 Ultra remains a strong flagship with its 1-inch retractable main camera, 16GB RAM, and 2nd-Generation Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass. Based on the published specifications, the Pura 90s Pro Max appears to be a refinement rather than a major leap. Whether it's worth upgrading will ultimately depend on real-world camera performance and battery endurance once the device becomes available.
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