Huawei nova 7i vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 7i (2020) 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 42/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); 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 7i doesn't; the Huawei nova 7i is noticeably lighter (183g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 231g
- Better portability (61/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (72/100 vs 42/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 7i | 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" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 7i and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 7i by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (67/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 30 points (72/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 7i or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i 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.