Huawei nova 14i vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $400 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 38/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 424,216); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14i is noticeably lighter (216g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $880
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Huawei nova 14i was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (83/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 34 points (72/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i 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.