ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,902,468); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (225g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 248g
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 8 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 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.