Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $750 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Nubia Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $750
- Better portability (90/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Nubia Air — 66/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $199 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Nubia Air by 153.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $551. Nubia Air was $551 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (57/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.