Huawei nova 13 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 13
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13 by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 13
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (68/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.