Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, 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 53/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 231g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 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 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 Pro and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro 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.