Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (233g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 5775
- Lighter: 233g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 33.4% 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 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.