Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Oppo F21 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F21 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo F21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Oppo F21 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 27
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Oppo F21 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Oppo F21 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo F21 Pro: The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G Oppo F21 Pro
Processor Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IPX4
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm
Weight 213 g 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Oppo F21 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Oppo F21 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Oppo F21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Oppo F21 Pro — 27/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.