Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 592,015); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Nokia XR21
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Nokia XR21 by 174.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (39/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.