Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1325 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4118 vs 3894
- Lighter: 198g vs 231g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1030315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 62/100)
- 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 Ultra vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- 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 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.