Huawei nova 12i vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 66/100 vs 40/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 421,228).
Huawei nova 12i
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 26 points higher (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads Huawei nova 12i by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (75/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 26 points (66/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.