ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,902,468); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (227g vs 248g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 75/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Performance 93
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 60

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 74
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1902468
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1636
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 5775
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 248g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5800 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 67/100)

Comparison verdict

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 75/100). 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Kirin 9050 Pro
AnTuTu 3290813 1902468
Geekbench Single 3211 1636
Geekbench Multi 10106 5775
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1320x2848
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 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 15 / 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 227 g 248 g
Launch price $1376 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
75/100 -73.0%
1902468 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

$1376

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (93/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 Pro (74/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (86/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (93/100 vs 75/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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.