Huawei Pura 90S Pro Max Review Faults Missing 10X Lens and Side Fingerprint Scanner
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Updated · Forbes · Jul 14
Huawei Pura 90S Pro Max Review Faults Missing 10X Lens and Side Fingerprint Scanner
2 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jul 14
Summary
Huawei’s Pura 90S Pro Max emerges as a rare disappointment in the brand’s flagship line, with the review singling out the dropped dual-periscope setup and awkward side-mounted fingerprint reader.
The sharpest criticism centers on the missing dedicated 10X optical lens that appeared on 2025’s Pura 80 Ultra, leaving 10X shots more reliant on AI sharpening even though the 200-megapixel zoom camera remains strong at 4X.
A 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display, Kirin 9030S chip and 100W charging still make the phone feel premium, but its 6000mAh battery in Asia and Middle East—or 5200mAh in Europe—trails some Oppo and Xiaomi rivals.
EMUI runs smoothly and the 50-megapixel main camera still delivers fast focus and strong dynamic range, yet the software feels dated and the overall package is seen as a sidestep rather than a clear upgrade.
The review concludes Huawei’s 2026 top phone is still among the better camera phones, but falls short of the hardware ambition that defined earlier Pura and Mate standouts.