Huawei Pura X Max vs Nokia 3
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737; launch prices were $1520 and $159. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 14/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Nokia 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $1520
- Better portability (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nokia 3, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 56 points higher (70/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, Nokia 3 — 2/100; 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nokia 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek MT6737 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 73398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 141 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 594 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 2630 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 140 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $159 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nokia 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Nokia 3 by 2771.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1361. Nokia 3 was $1361 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 3?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 56 points (70/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia 3?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia 3 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 3?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 3?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nokia 3?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use.