Huawei nova 4 vs Huawei Pura X Max

The Huawei nova 4 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 36/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 470,805); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't; the Huawei nova 4 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4
Performance 34
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 16
Portability 78
Value for money
Huawei Pura X Max
Performance 77
Display 81
Camera 55
Battery 72
Portability 58
Value for money 44
What makes Huawei nova 4 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 229g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 34 points higher (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (72/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).

Huawei nova 4: The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Pura X Max: The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 4 Huawei Pura X Max
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 970 HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
AnTuTu 470805 2107301
Geekbench Single 420 1680
Geekbench Multi 1617 6200
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 5300 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) HarmonyOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP58/IP59
Dimensions 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm
Weight 172 g 229 g
Launch price $1520
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
34
camera
Huawei Pura X Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
55
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Huawei Pura X Max
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 4 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 4 Hisilicon Kirin 970
36/100
470805 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura X Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro
70/100 +77.7%
2107301 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova 4 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 4
Price unknown
Huawei Pura X Max
$1520
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (77/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (55/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (72/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 4 or the Huawei Pura X Max?

The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 34 points (70/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Huawei Pura X Max?

The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4 or the Huawei Pura X Max?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4 or the Huawei Pura X Max?

The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 over the Huawei Pura X Max?

The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.