Huawei nova Y91 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 424,216); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y91 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3894 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y91 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (83/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y91 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.