Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nokia 4.2
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $880 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 231g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $880
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nokia 4.2, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $169 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Nokia 4.2 by 737.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $711. Nokia 4.2 was $711 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.