Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 Pro and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (77/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (55/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.