Head to head

Huawei nova 15 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei nova 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera. The Huawei nova 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Camera Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 15 costs PKR 205,000 less.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max charges 34W faster.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 15 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 15 Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 329,999
Design & build
Release date December 22 2025 April 20, 2026.
Dimensions 161.9 mm x 75.5 mm x 7.2 mm 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm.
Weight 196 g Better Approximately 230.5 grams.
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 (water and dust resistance)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches ~6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1084 × 2412 pixels (FHD+) ~1260 x 2844 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Kunlun Glass (expected Huawei protection)
Performance
Chipset Kirin series Kirin series (exact model not confirmed)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (details not confirmed)
GPU not confirmed not confirmed
Operating system HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global, no Google services) HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (expected) 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, primary) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (depth/macro) LED flash HDR Panorama 50 MP (wide) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, optical zoom) 40 MP (ultrawide) Leica optics, Laser AF, PDAF, OIS
Selfie camera 60 MP (wide, autofocus expected) Better 13 MP (wide)
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 4K, HDR, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better
Wired charging 66W fast charging 100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 USB Type-C 3.1
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2 / 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 3.1

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 15 or Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

Huawei nova 15 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei nova 15 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 15 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Huawei nova 15 cheaper by PKR 205,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 15 or Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 15 or Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei nova 15 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max a 5200 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.