Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 38/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 424,216); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11i is noticeably lighter (193g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 231g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 11i by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (67/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.