Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $880 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 435,710); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $880
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nokia X20, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Nokia X20 by 271.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Nokia X20 was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (67/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.