Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $750 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $750
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $699 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 269.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Nokia 8 was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.