Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1325 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 3894
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1117236
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 31.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.