Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Redmi 12
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; launch prices were $750 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 39/100 (a 28-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 362,744); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Redmi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $750
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Redmi 12, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 28 points higher (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Redmi 12 — 54/100; 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 Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $150 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 346.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Redmi 12 was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 28 points (67/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Redmi 12?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.