Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 565,851); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 231g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 45/100)
- 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 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (67/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 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.