Honor 9S vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 7/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 213g).
Honor 9S
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 144g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 31 points higher (38/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (66/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.