Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Nokia 4.2
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $980 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 18/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $980
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Nokia 4.2, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 50 points higher (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; 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 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $169 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Nokia 4.2 by 737.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $811. Nokia 4.2 was $811 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (68/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (85/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 4.2 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Nokia 4.2?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.