Huawei nova 10z vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
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 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 17/100). 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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (66/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Processor Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1256x2760
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 HarmonyOS 6.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 213 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
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 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (66/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (76/100 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 10z or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).

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

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