Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $880 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 29/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $880
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 by 269.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $181. Nokia 8 was $181 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 43 points (72/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.