Price, specifications, pros and cons (Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max)

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

Pros

• A flagship camera system is the standout strength: a 50MP main camera with a variable aperture from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and OIS, a large-sensor 200MP periscope telephoto with an f/2.6 aperture, 4x optical and up to 100x digital zoom with OIS and telephoto macro, a 40MP ultrawide, and a second-generation multispectral color sensor (RedMaple).
• An excellent display: a 6.9-inch OLED panel with 1308 x 2880 resolution, a variable 1-120Hz refresh rate, 1 billion colors, and 458–460 ppi density, protected by anti-reflective Kunlun Glass 2.
• Battery and complete charging: a 6000mAh battery with 100W SuperCharge wired, 80W wireless, 18W reverse wired, and reverse wireless charging, among the most complete charging systems.
• High durability and complete features: IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (resistant to high-pressure water jets and immersible up to 2m for 30 minutes), performance improved by 25% over the previous generation per Huawei, plus stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, NFC, an infrared port, Bluetooth 6.0, and great SIM flexibility (two physical SIMs + two eSIMs).

Cons

• No Google services: the device runs HarmonyOS 6.1 without Google services or the Play Store, relying on the AppGallery store and Chinese services (HMS), the biggest drawback for users outside China.
• The chipset is affected by restrictions: the Kirin 9030S, scoring around 1.24 million on AnTuTu, lower than global flagship chips due to US restrictions on Huawei.
• Limited availability and a high price: the device is primarily aimed at the Chinese market, and storage is non-expandable. The front camera is also relatively modest for its tier: just 13MP.
• The device is large and heavy: around 230 grams and 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm, less comfortable for one-handed or prolonged use.