Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Realme realme V23i

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Realme realme V23i, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 36/100). 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 Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (68/100 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.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G Realme realme V23i
Processor Kirin 9030S MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1256x2760 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 213 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
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 Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (46/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (66/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (68/100 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 Realme realme V23i?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Realme realme V23i?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Realme realme V23i?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Realme realme V23i?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.