Huawei nova 5T vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 231g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 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 | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5T by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (67/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (83/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.