Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 55/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (168g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 231g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite 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.