ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is thinner (8.4mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 238g vs 248g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 40.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 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 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.