Updated
Updated · gizmochina · Jul 2
Gizmochina Pits Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max Against Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at $930-$950
Updated
Updated · gizmochina · Jul 2

Gizmochina Pits Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max Against Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at $930-$950

3 articles · Updated · gizmochina · Jul 2

Summary

  • $930-$950 separates the two ultra-premium phones only slightly, but Gizmochina says they target different buyers rather than offering a clear one-size-fits-all winner.
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is framed as the stronger all-around flagship, pairing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 7,500mAh battery, 3,500-nit 6.9-inch display and Android 16 with HyperOS 3.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max stands out on photography and durability, with a 200MP telephoto camera, variable-aperture main shooter, IP68/IP69 protection and 80W wireless charging.
  • Both phones reach 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, but Xiaomi adds 8K video, UWB, DisplayPort and a rear secondary display, while Huawei offers satellite calling in China and dual eSIM support.

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