Huawei nova Y72S vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 231g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y72S by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (67/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 36 points (72/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.