Honor 9i vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 20/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 213g).
Honor 9i
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Lighter: 152g vs 213g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 48 points higher (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (57/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $980 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (85/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (57/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.