Huawei nova Y91 vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 424,216); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y91 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 214g vs 229g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (58/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 6200 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei nova Y91 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (72/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (58/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.