Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Nokia G42
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Nokia G42 by 239.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G42
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (68/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.