Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 25/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
Value for money 55
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 13 points higher (38/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 23/100). 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 Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (66/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1256x2760
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 HarmonyOS 6.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 191 g 213 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Huawei nova 10 Youth (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (66/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (61/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 10 Youth — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.