Apple iPhone 16 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 5775
- Lighter: 170g vs 248g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (79/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (79/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on performance (84/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.