Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 66/100. Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 1,617,928); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3851
- Lighter: 168g vs 213g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 49/100)
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23 received the same MobileRank rating — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (75/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
Both devices scored 66/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S23.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.