Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 230g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 Pro | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 Pro and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.