Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (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 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); 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 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Better portability (69/100 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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5i Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro 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 5i Pro 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.