Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 46/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 213g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 22 points higher (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (65/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 1617928
Geekbench Single 1417
Geekbench Multi 3851
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 5W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16, EMUI 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 191 g 213 g
Launch price $980
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (85/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (75/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (65/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10 Youth 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.