Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 565,851); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 214g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (69/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (57/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (75/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (69/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.