Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,117,236).
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 3851
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 201g vs 213g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1325
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 12 points higher (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | $980 |
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (57/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.