ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (222g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 222g vs 238g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.