Huawei P30 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; estimated prices are $799 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 45/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 23 points (68/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Performance 52
Display 58
Camera 42
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 2
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
What makes Huawei P30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 213g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $980

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (48/100 vs 2/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 23 points higher (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (48/100 vs 2/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (48/100 vs 2/100).

Huawei P30: The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P30 Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 736755 1617928
Geekbench Single 928 1417
Geekbench Multi 2875 3851
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1256x2760
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 22W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 16, EMUI 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 213 g
Price $799 $980
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
58
display
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P30 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P30 HiSilicon Kirin 980
45/100
736755 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
68/100 +54.5%
1617928 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Huawei P30 by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P30
$799
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980

Price difference: $181. Huawei P30 is cheaper by $181.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (68/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (57/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (84/100 vs 49/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (48/100 vs 2/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 23 points (68/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.